Klarinet Archive - Posting 000217.txt from 1997/12

From: Fred Jacobowitz <fredj@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: Advice for TMJ?
Date: Fri, 5 Dec 1997 15:09:13 -0500

Jenifer,
I con't know if I had TMJ but I had bad aches in my lower jaw when
playing. Acces the Klarinet archives (you should have received
instructions on how to do so when you joined the list). Look for all the
posts on Jaw pain, TMJ, etc. I got excellent advice from that.

Fred Jacobowitz
Clarinet/Sax Instructor, Peabody Preparatory

On Thu, 4 Dec 1997, Jennifer Wetzel wrote:

> Hi! I was wondering if anyone out there has TMJ or knows any musicians
> who do and what they have done to allieviate their pain. I am a junior in
> college and play in Woodwind Quintet, Orchestra, and Wind Ensemble. With
> practice time and all, I play MANY hours a day. THis causes me much pain
> and makes playing very difficult on some days. My clarinet teacher does
> not know anyone with this, but he has been working with my embouchure to
> help relieve the pressure placed on my jaw while playing. I started
> playing double lip about a month ago and this has helped some.
> I have also been to see a specialist. I am taking pain killers, doing
> excercises, and will be getting splints (appliances) to wear in January.
> But, I was just curious if any of you might have this and any suggestions
> you may have to help my playing. I would really appreciate any advice!
>
> Jennifer
>
>