Klarinet Archive - Posting 000134.txt from 2002/10
From: "Buckman, Nancy" <nebuckman@-----.edu>
Subj: RE: [kl] Lower Jaw Pain
Date: Thu, 3 Oct 2002 13:18:41 -0400
Gillian,
There are definitely ways to treat your pain and you don't "just have to put
up with it" if you are ready to go through the time and trouble to root out
the cause. It takes time (unless one of the first tricks that you try
happens to work) and money, but there are treatments and procedures to be
endured (and I do mean endured) if you really want to get to the bottom of
the issue. Just be prepared to spend time searching for a health
professional who understands what it is that you do with the muscles and
bones of your face and to be ever patient while the search is underway to
find a solution to your very unique set of difficulties. It is imperative
though that you find the right person with the training and experience to
deal with the problem or you may never play again (or do a lot of other
things). you have to decide just how painful your problem is and what you
are willing to put up with.
I am not certain where you live, but will guess it is in the U.K. (Gillian
and fortnight as clues). If it is in the U.S., you stand a better chance of
finding someone who can help you without destroying your facial structure.
If you are out of the U.S., then you are in for a ride. My experiences with
dentistry outside the USA have been great producers of excessive anxiety. I
couldn't wait to get home! (Especially when I was in England!)
If you want to contact me off list I'll be happy to fill you in concerning
35 years of extreme TM joint disease, adventures and ultimately, its
successful treatment. Best wishes.
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: Gillian Craven [mailto:gillian_craven@-----.com]
Subject: RE: [kl] Lower Jaw Pain
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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>
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