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October marks National Physical Therapy Month!!!
Physical therapists are the go to expert for any and all movement related issues. If you have any issues with hurting or aching when you move, find a physical therapist!
The Jaw Therapist is a specialized physical therapy practice that focuses on making sure everything is moving through your head and neck without issue. That includes your TMJ!
If your jaw hurts, pops, locks, or doesn’t open like you think it should, reach out to your local TMJ movement expert, The Jaw Therapist. Get the help you deserve!
09/21/2021
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07/29/2021
Thank you East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine for the opportunity to speak to your residents, students, and faculty on the topic of TMJ disorders. It was an honor to be streamed statewide!
06/08/2021
❓Do you have chronic headaches?❓
If you have a headache that will not go away and you can’t seem to figure out why, it might be related to your neck! 😵
👀A few of the muscles of your neck can refer pain and aching into your head. Including:
1. Sternocleidomastoid (SCM)
2. Suboccipitals
3. Upper trapezius
⭐️If you feel like this is an issue you have been facing, The Jaw Therapist is here to help! We can help make this frustrating symptom go away. 🎉
06/02/2021
❓Do you have chronic headaches?❓
🤕If you have a headache that will not go away and you can’t seem to figure out why, it might be related to your jaw! 😵
👀A few of the muscles of your jaw can refer pain and aching into your head. Including:
1. Temporalis
2. Lateral pterygoid
3. Posterior digastric
⭐️If you feel like this is an issue you have been facing, The Jaw Therapist is here to help! We can help make this frustrating symptom go away. 🎉
06/01/2021
🤕June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month 😱
🔷Through the month of June, we will discuss different types of headaches, why they occur, and some management strategies.🔷
🚨Not all headaches are the same and there is not a one size fits all treatment for headaches. Every individual’s situation is different and should be managed accordingly!❗️
Infographic from migrainheadacheawarenessmonth.org
❓Have you been working at home since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic?🏠
👩💻Has this forced you to use a makeshift workspace that is actually just lounging on your couch? 🛋
🤕Spending extended periods of time working from a low table or leaning backward on a couch can lead to neck pain, headaches, and TMJ pain.😱
💪Try using chin tucks and scapular retractions to break up those irritating postures!
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By performing 1-2 of either exercise each time you check your email or social media, you can help get those pesky pains to go away.😃
‼️Remember that these exercises should never hurt. Keep them comfortable!!!
📬Share with a friend that you know has been having trouble with working at their computer due to pain.
05/25/2021
❓Did you rest your chin on your hands while you were sitting at your desk in school? Are you still resting your chin on your hand while you are reading this? ❓
😱This position might be comfortable at the moment, but unfortunately it can cause microtrauma and irritation to your TMJ. 🚨
Resting your chin on your hand every once in a while is not going to bother anything. What can become very problematic is when it becomes a habit that you are doing day in and day out. 😵
👍Be mindful of this position in order to avoid irritating your TMJ!🎉
05/23/2021
🍬Are you missing out on enjoying your taffy today because you are worried about jaw pain? 😢
🎉Get help by reaching out to The Jaw Therapist! We can help you get back to eating all of the chewy foods you desire. 🍬
👀Does TMJ disc displacement really matter in the long term? 🤔
Many of those managing TMJ dysfunction have been told that they have an issue with the “disc.” They are told that the disc is the cause for all of their pain, clicking, popping, locking, and inability to chew. ☹️
In the short term, maybe the disc can be blamed for these issues. What about in the long term? ❓❓❓
Probably not. 😳
🔷 Research shows that:
* Retrodiscal tissue may become scar tissue or a “pseudo disc” and may act as the disc typically would
* An ideal position of the disc, as in X-Rays and MRIs showed, is not important for the function of the TMJ
* No correlation between degeneration and symptoms
* No correlation between disc position and pain
🚨At this time it does not appear that long term issues result from TMJ disc displacement. 🚨
05/12/2021
❓Do you have a toothache?❓
😱If you have a toothache that cannot be explained by dental issues, it may be because of your jaw! 🤔
😮A few of the muscles of your jaw can refer pain and aching into your teeth. The image shown is of your masseter muscle referring pain into your back teeth.
👀To learn more about your jaw may cause a toothache, read this week’s blog!
thejawtherapist.com/blogs/toothache/
05/11/2021
Are you suffering from a toothache?
Have you already seen your dentist and it turns out your painful tooth is healthy? Your toothache could be caused by your jaw!
Read this week’s blog to learn about how your toothache may be caused by your TMJ.
https://thejawtherapist.com/blog/toothache/
When Your Toothache Is Caused By Your Jaw - The Jaw Therapist Your chronic toothache may not be a tooth problem at all. Your toothache may be caused by your jaw! Tooth pain is a common symptom of TMJ.
🍽Do you avoid chewing on both sides of your mouth?❓
😱The problem with chewing only on one side of your mouth is that it increases stress to your TMJ and the surrounding jaw muscles. We are meant to chew in a grinding motion using both sides of the jaw.
🤨When you chew on only one side of your mouth, you are having to constantly shift your jaw to that one side. This forces your jaw muscles to work repetitively in a single motion, which will result in them becoming overworked. This can lead to increasing muscle tension and pain!
🚨Try chewing on both sides of your mouth for a healthier TMJ!👍
👀That time Luke Skywalker tried to give the Rancor a TMJ disorder…🙄
⭐️May The 4th Be With You!⭐️
04/28/2021
❓Do you have chronic ear aches?❓
👂If you have an ear ache that is not an infection and you can’t seem to figure out why, it might be related to your neck and jaw! 😵
👀A few of the muscles of your neck and jaw can refer pain and aching into your ear. Including:
1. Sternocleidomastoid (SCM)�
2. Medial pterygoid�
3. Lateral ptergyoid�
4. Masseter�
⭐️If you feel like this is an issue you have been facing, The Jaw Therapist is here to help! We can help make this frustrating symptom go away. 🎉
04/27/2021
❓Do you have pressure, fullness, or stuffiness in your ear that does not seem to go away? 👂
❓Does if feel like your hearing is muffled like you are wearing ear plugs?
😮Your ear may not be the problem. It could be your TMJ!
⭐️Read this week’s blog to learn about how how your TMJ can lead to pressure and fullness in your ear.
https://thejawtherapist.com/blog/ear-pressure/
Your Frustrating Ear Pressure May Actually Be Your TMJ - The Jaw Therapist Chronic ear pressure may not be related to your ear, but rather your TMJ. Asheville's TMJ specialist discusses this frustrating symptom of TMD.
04/20/2021
🚨If you missed it- Dr. Brad Basch was featured on Asheville's local radio station WPVM 103.7 Community radio featuring the arts & culture of Asheville.to discuss The Jaw Therapist. Check it out! 📻
https://youtu.be/O9BiAHbWMFQ
BLAINESWORLD show, 3 10 2021, Guests Alan Muskat and Brad Basch BLAINESWORLD show, 3.10.2021. Guests: (first half) Alan Muskat, CEO, No Taste Like Home and (second half): Brad Basch, Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), The ...
🐓The challenges of a mobile practice...a rooster blocking your way into the patient’s home!
04/13/2021
❓❓Have you or your child ever fallen and landed on your chin?
🤕Recovering from potential lacerations, bruising, fractures, or dental damage is more than enough to deal with. Unfortunately, there are some hidden long term consequences of falling onto your chin. 😳
⭐️Read this week’s blog to learn more about how this type of injury can lead to long term jaw pain, TMJ locking, and difficulty with everyday tasks such as chewing, talking, and performing dental hygiene.
https://thejawtherapist.com/blog/falling-onto-your-chin/
The Hidden Consequences of Falling onto Your Chin - The Jaw Therapist Learn how falling onto your chin can result in jaw pain, TMJ locking, and difficulty with chewing, talking, and performing dental hygiene.
❓❓Do you find yourself constantly clenching your jaw?❓❓
😬If you are one of the millions of people that hold their tension and stress in their jaw, then try out this simple technique:
👅Place your tongue on the roof of your mouth, just behind your front teeth. Not against your teeth but on the ridge just behind.
😳If you catch yourself clenching your teeth, placing your tongue there will force your teeth to separate and start to relax your jaw muscles. 🤩
❗️Don’t bother trying to hold this all day because it will be hard and tiring! Just try it when you notice clenching.
🚨Feel free to share with anyone you know that clenches their teeth!🚨
Reach out to learn more about how to manage your jaw!
04/07/2021
😃A big thank you goes out to the Tarheel Dental Study Club in Boone, NC for having me speak with them last week. 👍
⭐️We had a great conversation on TMJ disorders and how the healthcare team can work together to help resolve these issues. What a great learning experience! 📚
03/30/2021
👀 How you chew your food can either aggravate or help alleviate your TMJ symptoms.
‼️Learn how you should chew for a healthy TMJ by reading this week's blog!
https://thejawtherapist.com/blog/chew/
How to Chew Your Food to Reduce TMJ Dysfunction - The Jaw Therapist How you chew your food can either aggravate or alleviate your TMJ symptoms. Learn how you should chew for a healthy TMJ.
⭐️Lateral Excursion Isometric Exercise⭐️
👍This is a great exercise to start improving the strength and stability of your TMJ!
❓Why does stability matter? Well, more stability will likely mean less popping, clicking, and locking of your jaw. Less popping, clicking, and locking will make it easier to eat and chew!🎉
🍔So if you are noticing any trouble eating, talking, or yawning because of your TMJ, then try out the lateral excursion isometric exercise.
🚙It’s easy enough that you can do it while you are driving! Try doing 5 or 6 at a time. Hold each one for about 5 seconds.
📬Share with a friend that you know has been having trouble with their TMJ.
‼️Remember that this exercise should never hurt. Keep it comfortable!!!
03/23/2021
🏀Does March Madness have you stressed over your bracket?🏀
❓Do you end up clenching your jaw when you are anxious?😟
😬Clenching from stress is typically caused by increasing tension in the muscles of your jaw and neck.
🎉With The Jaw Therapist, we can help you manage this tension! There is no need for you to end up clenching every time your team is in a close game.😁
🚨Reach out today to learn more about how The Jaw Therapist can help you!
03/17/2021
☘️🇮🇪HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY🇮🇪☘️
03/16/2021
❓Are you struggling to find the right pillow?
❓Are you waking up every morning with a sore neck or jaw?
🛌There are endless options out there making it an almost impossible choice. 🤷♀️
It is an important choice because missing out on quality sleep it can jeopardize your health. 💤😴
‼️Check out this week’s blog to find out more information on how to choose the right pillow!
https://thejawtherapist.com/blog/pillow-ergonomics/
Pillow Ergonomics: What You Need To Know About Buying A Pillow - The Jaw Therapist Choosing the right pillow can be a challenging decision. Here we will look into pillow ergonomics and what actually makes a good pillow purchase.
03/14/2021
🎉Happy Pi day! 🎉
🥧Do you find yourself missing out on the joy of a family gathering over Baked Pie Company because of TMJ dysfunction?
🍰If so, The Jaw Therapist can help guide you back to those special occasions! No more skipping out on your favorite foods (pie!) because of pain. Reach out for support today!
03/10/2021
Thank you WPVM 103.7 Community radio featuring the arts & culture of Asheville.and Blaine Greenfield for hosting me on BLAINESWORLD.
Check out the interview!
From BLAINESWORLD:
“Tomorrow's BLAINESWORLD radio show on WPVM features the following guests you won't want to miss: (first half) Alan Muskat, CEO, No Taste Like Home and (second half): Brad Basch, Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), The Jaw Therapist. ... Date and time: Wed., March 10, 2021, at 9 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., respectively....You can catch the show four different ways: 1. Listen to it live at 103.7 FM or when it is rebroadcast on Sat., March 13, 2021, at the same time; 2. Listen to it live via the internet at http://wpvmfm.org/; 3. 3. Watch via Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/wpvm.103.7/; or 4. A week or two after the show, you can click: http://wpvmfm.org/show/blainesworld.”
WPVM Radio The Voice of Asheville WPVM Radio ~ WPVM FM, 103.7 Asheville, NC. WPVMFM.ORG. Music, current events, politics and great conversation, keeping you company. theater of the mind
⭐️Scapular Retraction Exercise⭐️
❓Are you able to squeeze your shoulder blades back together? Many people have trouble with this movement and instead shrug their shoulders when trying to pinch their shoulder blades back. 🤷♀️
🤕Without good control of the muscles around your shoulder blades, excessive stress is placed through your neck and jaw.
👍This exercise is a very manageable way to start reducing this stress!
🚨You should feel this working between your shoulder blades in your mid back, not the top of your shoulders.
❗️Try to make a habit of doing this exercise throughout the day. Do 1-2 every time you hit a red light or each time you check your Instagram.
📬Share with a friend that you know has been having neck pain, headaches, or jaw pain.
‼️Remember that this exercise should never hurt. Keep it comfortable!!!
🎉Happy National Dentist’s Day!🎉
Well, it’s actually this Saturday. Be sure to take the time to thank your dentist for doing their best to keep you healthy and smiling. 😁
🚨Tag your favorite dentist and tell them thanks!🦷🪥
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