Klarinet Archive - Posting 000123.txt from 2002/10

From: "Gillian Craven" <gillian_craven@-----.com>
Subj: RE: [kl] Lower Jaw Pain
Date: Thu, 3 Oct 2002 10:23:48 -0400

Annie, I always do look over scores and hear the music in my head without
playing when learning pieces but to just do this one week before an
important exam was a bit stressful leading up to the exam. I do understand
that it is a valuable exercise in learning pieces.

My jaw problem isn't only sore when i play. I have trouble all the time. I
stopped playing for almost a fortnight at one point and it was still painful
so I don't think it is a problem with my embouchure or set up. I have also
seen several of the top clarinettists in this area as well as my own teacher
who have seen no problems with my embouchure which would cause this pain.

As the dentist said, its probably something i will just have to put up with
every now and then.

Gillian

>From: "Buckman, Nancy" <nebuckman@-----.edu>
>Reply-To: klarinet@-----.org
>To: "'klarinet@-----.org>
>Subject: RE: [kl] Lower Jaw Pain
>Date: Thu, 3 Oct 2002 09:33:55 -0400
>
>Before you spend money where you don't have to, try to determine if it is a
>playing thing or if it bothers you at other times too. If it only occurs
>when you are playing then there is your answer. Don't label it "TMJ" until
>you know for certain that it isn't something that can be easily remedied
>(such as modifying your embouchure or playing practices). I can tell you
>from exceptional experience that TM joint trouble is not something to
>involve yourself in if it isn't your problem. I is very inexpensive to
>stop
>playing for two or three days to see if things get better or worse. TM
>joint management is an involved process that costs money (lots).
>
>Nancy
>
>Nancy E. Buckman, Technical Assistant
>School of Health Professions, Wellness and Physical Education
>Anne Arundel Community College
>Arnold, MD 21012-1895 USA
>Phone 410-777-2316 Fax 410-777-2233
>E-mail nebuckman@-----.edu
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: David Naden [mailto:dnaden@-----.org]
>Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2002 7:26 PM
>To: 'klarinet@-----.org'
>Subject: RE: [kl] Lower Jaw Pain
>
>
>Robert--
>
>That is not normal. If the pain continues, you might want to have your
>dentist check for TMJ.
>
>David S. Naden
>
>-
>
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