TMJ and Massage Therapy

TMJ, temporomandibular joint pain, is caused whenstress, the effected person should have
people grind their teeth because they are under"stress-management" massage as well. A good,
huge amounts of stress. Its symptoms includeconvenient way to receive this treatment is by
but are not limited to jaw clicking, pain chewing,getting a chair massage at least once weekly.
headaches, jaw popping and migraines. Most ofThis should keep the body's overall stress levels
the time TMJ occurs during the night. Thisdown. As was previously discussed people
unconscious clenching and grinding often interferessuffering from TMJ have a higher amount of
with sleep and can cause sleeping disorders. Thisstress in their bodies due to the fact that when
nighttime clenching is called Bruxism. Having thethey go to bed at night, instead of relaxing from
jaw muscles tensed for seven or eight hours athe stress of the day, their jaws seize up for the
night causes the severe stress and tightness,7-8 hours they are asleep.
which later can cause jaw popping and pain.This stress can build up and needs to be released.
Massage is extremely effective in relieving TMJOn-site massage is also a great way to release
pain. Focusing on the neck, back of the head,tension at work. Chair massages are convenient
shoulders, temples, jaw, chin and scalp it loosensnot time consuming as going to a masseuse
up the muscle and relaxes the stressed person.would be.
Massage that alleviates TMJ pain can be practicedTMJ can be regularly soothed by common
quite conveniently in a chair, on-site. Chairremedies. You should eat soft foods and never
massage is a great, convenient way to receivechew gum. Also avoiding clenching ones jaw is a
pain relief for TMJ. Pressure is place from thegood way to keep stress away from the joint.
fingers tips to the base of the skill, along the neckAlso avoid tension. At least twice a day you
and temples. When the client is asked to openshould sit with a moist heat pack against your
their mouth fully, the jaw joint can be stretchedjaw for a least half an hour. These modest
for 5 to 7 minutes. Massage on the affected arearemedies are good advice for anyone suffering
can last between 3 and 4 minutes.from TMJ.
Because the main product of TMJ and Bruxism is