We at Chill were lucky enough to host Dr. Gerald Becker DDS this week for a talk on dentistry and massage therapy.
Specifically, how Massage and Cranial Sacral Therapy can help in the treament of TMJ. TMJ is an umbrella term covering acute or chronic inflammationof the temporomandibular joint, which connects the mandible (jaw bone) to the skull. The disorder and resultant dysfunction can result in significant pain and impairment. You might have TMJ if you have any of the following symptoms:
Biting or chewing difficulty or discomfort
Clicking, popping, or grating sound when opening or closing your mouth
Dull, aching pain in the face
Clicking, popping, or grating sound when opening or closing your mouth
Dull, aching pain in the face
Earache
Ringing in the Ears
Ringing in the Ears
Headache
Jaw pain or tenderness of the jaw, pain may migrate doen the neck and into the shoulder
Reduced ability to open or close your mouth.
Jaw pain or tenderness of the jaw, pain may migrate doen the neck and into the shoulder
Reduced ability to open or close your mouth.
When TMJ is caused by stress, massage can be very effective in relieving symptoms. When dental misalignment is the cause, massage can be used as an adjunct therapy to more complicated dental intervention. (Contact Dr. Becker for more info).
If you suffer from TMJ pain let us know; we offer massage therapy and cranial sacral therapy to help you.
Please contact us if you or someone you know suffers with TMJ symptoms.
206-724-9555
No comments:
Post a Comment