Re: TMJ?


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Posted by Daryl on February 10, 2002 at 23:28:57:

In Reply to: TMJ? posted by Heather on February 10, 2002 at 11:40:18:

Hi Heather,

A couple of ideas to explore-

1- Do you grind your teeth at night? Most of the time, TMJD can be cleared up or at least improved by wearing a biteguard at night that reduces the stress on the jaw.

2- Do you have stiffness and pain in your neck or upper back? TMJD can be the outgrowth of neck and back problems.

A lot of times , people blame their TMJD problems on their playing, when really all it does is aggravate another more serious condition. Check with your doctor, but pay attention to these things yourself and see what you notice - If you can change a habit of clenching your teeth during the day, for example, you can minimize the effects significantly. Any questions, please email.



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