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26/05/2020
Relaxation Techniques for Health This fact sheet summarizes research on relaxation techniques for health purposes, such as deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery, and self-hypnosis.
24/09/2019
Self-care treatments for temporomandibular disorders most beneficial, study finds NEW YORK, U.S.: Dentists and patients use a variety of treatments to manage temporomandibular disorders (TMD). In a new study, researchers have found that patients rate treatments such as splints and bite guards as less helpful than self-care treatments, such as jaw exercises or warm compresses.
19/09/2019
UCI engineers aim to pioneer tissue-engineering approach to TMJ disorders Solutions have been hampered by past failures, proximity of jaw joint to brain
15/09/2019
Tell the FDA What It's Like to Live with TMD
At this time the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) invites TMJ patients and caregivers to take a brief survey sharing your perceptions of living with or caring for those with Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD), your experience with medical devices (including splints and TM joint replacements), and any related issues that are important to you. The information you share will help FDA staff to gain a better understanding of the patient and caregiver experience and identify areas of concern.
The FDA survey will remain open through October 7, 2019, and should take less than ten minutes to complete. Responses to this survey will remain anonymous. To participate in the survey go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/57KHDPD
11/09/2019
Lorelei asked: Hi everyone. Haven't posted on a while. I am 7 years post TMJ Concepts left side total replacement. Anyone else with a total replacement experience squeaking and/or creaking years later in the side that was replaced?
24/08/2019
Funny and sad at the same time
26/05/2019
Temporomandibular Disorder: How Do You Know if You Have TMJ? More than 10 million Americans suffer a temporomandibular joint or TMJ disorder.
04/04/2019
Dana asked: This is probably already answered somewhere on here, but without my laptop, I cannot get search to work.
Opinions on best solutions for teeth clenching at night and why? I tend to clench night grind, but will wake up with horrible temporal headaches without something. NTI was a great solution until it wasn't. So now it is back to the drawing board trying to find something that I won't spit out or won't become a chew toy in the middle of the night. Ugghh, just ugghh. Thanks for any and all input. :)
27/03/2019
Thank you Minda for sharing your great blog post that so many can relate to!
TMJ the Invisible Illness Not all disabilities are visible, and it’s difficult for people to empathize with someone who may “appear” normal. The dictionary ...
22/03/2019
Engineers aim to pioneer tissue-engineering approach to TMJ disorders: Solutions have been hampered by past failures, proximity of jaw joint to brain Here's something to chew on: One in four people are impacted by defects of the temporomandibular - or jaw - joint. Despite the pervasiveness of this affliction, treatments are lacking, and many sufferers resort to palliative measures to cope with the pain and debilitation it causes.
20/03/2019
I wrote this many years ago for Health Central and thought it was worth sharing with all of you.
20/03/2019
This is a pain pattern that many people with TMD and headache experience! Does this illustration describe your pain? It is believed that the SCM, a muscle that's in the side of the neck, is one of the probable causes of headaches
19/03/2019
I have sad news. Our friend John is no longer selling the FaceCaddy! He is in the process of trying to sell the company. FaceCaddy has been a lifesaver for so many of us. Hopefully he will get the company sold and it will become available again. Bye John....we will miss you.
19/03/2019
Catherine asked: What natural therapies/medicine do you use to treat your TMJ disorder? Also, my daughter gets these earaches/headaches along with her hearing being muffled when she exercises. These headaches are at her temples. MRI shows nothing in the brain so it looks likely that these issues are caused by her TMJ acting up. She needs to exercise but her TMJ issues are messing with her quality of life. She’s almost 15 years old☹️
18/03/2019
Worth sharing again
16/02/2019
Shannon asked: Hi- I have had TMJ for almost 8 years now. I am currently experiencing a really bad flare which is causing my jaw to be stiff in morning and crack/pop upon awakening. Any tips or recommendations?
13/02/2019
Largest Chronic Pain Patient Survey Is Still Looking For Your Opinion What is believed to be the largest-ever patient survey on chronic pain is being kept open. Over 3,000 chronic pain patients and loved ones have filled it out in the last year. “There’s nothing like…
09/02/2019
This is a great article (lots of advertising, but still very informative)
The Ultimate Guide to Traveling With Chronic Pain Chronic pain can be an invisible condition that enters every part of your life. But it doesn't mean you can't travel - all it takes is extra planning.
27/01/2019
Thank you Minda for sharing!
Is Your Dentist Right For You? So you have TMJ/TMD and you now need to choose a dentist, but how? How do you know if your dentist understands? ...
Great article for those new to TMJD. A little technical, but very helpful. https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/809598-overview
09/11/2018
This is from our friend John at Face Caddy. Thank you John, great advice!!
Remember and Reset Maybe they should rename it, Temporomandibular Joint and Midterm Election Disorder. Whatever your views, I think we’ve all been through the wring
This is for anyone living with an invisible illness
01/09/2018
Ansley asked: Has anyone had drastically increased pain after displaced disc was surgically put back in place, than it was before surgery??
22/08/2018
This looks like an interesting idea. Posture is sometimes talked about here. If anyone had used this we would love feedback!
https://www.uprightpose.com/
UPRIGHT GO - Your Personal Posture Trainer UPRIGHT GO is a tiny wearable device that trains you to improve your posture simply by vibrating every time you slouch. Improve your posture within 2 weeks.
10/08/2018
Stephanie asked: New to this page and in search of some treatment options. TMJ has worsened over the last year. Right side clicks every time I chew/open mouth. I’m having pain with clicking , jaw weakness/pain and ear pain. My jaw does occasionally “lock”. I also experience misaligned bite (for 2 days) after routine dental cleaning. Dentist recommended some home exercises but I haven’t noticed any change or improvements. Any ideas for where I go next? — looking for recommendations.
29/07/2018
Kim asked: Anyone experience severe ear pain with their TMJ? What is the best way to relieve the pain? I have tried ibuprofen, heat, massage, Botox, physical therapy etc. Any advice is appreciated!
25/07/2018
TMJ disc displacement with reduction Original video by: Per-Lennart Westesson, DDS, PhD Lars Eriksson, DDS, PhD University of Lund, Sweden 1985 TMJ Treatment by Michael Karegeannes (PT, MHSc, LA...
24/07/2018
Melanie asked: Hi everyone, I wanted to ask if anyone has heard of cranial osteopathic doctors? Or doctors who practice osteopathic manipulative therapy? These are doctors who do manual adjustment therapy for different disorders including tmj. I just heard about this today and I am just curious if anyone has tried this or know/have heard about it!
23/07/2018
Helpful for those new to TMJD
6 At-home Treatments for TMJ Disorders Try these 6 at-home treatments to help ease your symptoms of TMJ disorders.