Klarinet Archive - Posting 000963.txt from 1999/04

From: Scott Splater <splater@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] TMJ treatment and playing
Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 23:31:32 -0400

Hi Everyone,
I have a TMJ story too. I was getting daily headaches several years ago
that led to my diagnosis with TMJ. I got a splint to wear on the top, and
the headaches were completely gone in 3 days. And since the splint only
went over my back teeth, it didn't affect my playing at all. What's more,
it didn't show at all! I wore it 24/7 for several years, and am now
finally completely off of it, with no problems. I have wondered if the
playing aggravated the problem, because it does push the bottom jaw into
the head more, which as I understand it is just what can cause or aggravate
such problems.
In any case, I highly recommend the top splint over the bottom one (they
messed up once and gave me a bottom one) for several reasons. One, it's
much easier to eat and talk with the top one, IMHO. And it seemed to me
much easier to get used to it. Anyone that wants to know more, send me a
note.

Thanks,
Scott

>At 10:09 AM 4/21/99 -0400, you wrote:
>>Hello everyone,
>>
>>I have been lurking for some time now and have enjoyed the discussions
>>which have been going on.
>>
>>I have just been diagnosed with TMJ and have to have treatment (being
>>fitted with an appliance) over the summer due to the migraines that are
>>occuring. I will not be able to play for a couple of months as they are
>>"unlearning" the habits that my muscles have learned over the years and are
>>retraining them afterwards.
>>
>>Has anyone else out there experienced this? If so, I am wondering what
>>damage is incurred to embouchure etc and the rebuilding that will have to
>>happen after this as I have a performance planned for the end of summer
>>(about a month after treatment) and am worried about how this is going to
>>affect it.
>>
>>Thanks in advance for any imput/comments
>>Cheryl
>>
>>
>>Cheryl Morehouse
>>Coordinator UNB Music Camp
>>
>>http://www.unb.ca/FineArts/Music/camp.html
>>
>>
>>
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