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Re: TMJ PAIN

Author: bob49t
Date: 2007-06-09 13:41

Mike..............I strongly recommend that you visit your dentist, who will give advice regarding your apparent TMJ Dysfunction syndrome.

It may be as simple as giving stabilising exercises. (90% of my cases respond well to this). This may also involve appropriate suggestions to change your sleeping habits regarding say, the pillow you use. eg a pillow that supports neck and head, but when your jaw muscles relax during sleep, that no sideways forces are imposed on your lower jaw..... (surprising number of patients respond to this one). One of my more interesting TMJ cases was a business man who constantly used the office and mobile telephone handpieces jammed between lower jaw and shoulder, thus throwing his lower jaw out whilst talking.

However if it does turn out to be more severe or complicated, by seeing your dentist, he/she will have the opportunity to refer you directly to TMJ specialists.

We can't diagnose on the BBoard as each case has its own set of circumstances, and it may not be appropriate to follow suggestions by boarders from their own experiences.

I know no-one has given any advice yet, I'm just jumping in before they do !!

Always a good idea to do some stretching execises and neck mobility exercises before playing as one is likely to be fairly static for a while in a concert. Take professional advice on this too, to optimise your case.

Happy playing Mike.

BobT

BobT

Post Edited (2007-06-09 16:37)

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