The TMJ healing plan : ten steps to relieving headaches, neck pain and jaw disorders / Cynthia Peterson ; foreword by James L. Guinn.
Material type: TextSeries: Positive options for health seriesPublication details: Alameda, CA : Hunter House : Distributed to the trade by Publisher's Group West, ©2010.Edition: 1st edDescription: xvi, 269 pages : illustrations ; 22 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780897935241
- 0897935241
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Adult Book | Main Library | NonFiction | New | 617.522 P485 | Available | 33111011182900 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
The painful joint disorder known as TMJ manifests in the jaw, neck, back, and head, making it a debilitating condition that can adversely affect daily life. The many sufferers of TMJ -- the disorder is shockingly common, affecting 1 in 25 people -- often must pay exorbitant fees for dental splints ($450) or surgery (upwards of $100,000), and they are forced to invest time and energy to manage their pain. Cynthia Peterson wants to help TMJ sufferers to find a new way to alleviate their discomfort, offering tips of on posture, tongue placement, and simple physical therapy exercises that can reduce, relieve, and even eliminate TMJ-associated pain. Each section is illustrated with photos and drawings, making this invaluable guide an easy-to-use resource for those who need it most.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-257) and index.
What is TMJ? ; Who should read this book? ; How do you know if you have a TMJ disorder? ; How to use this book -- Replacing hurtful habits. From hurtful to healthy ; The 10 steps -- Important anatomy. The temporomandibular joints ; PoTSB TLC -- Step 1. Stop the overuse and abuse of your jaw -- Step 2. The power of posture : learn how to stand, sit, and sleep -- Step 3. TLC : teeth apart, lips together, and calm your muscles and mind -- Step 4. Train your tongue and swallow carefully -- Step 5. Breathe well -- Step 6. Care for your muscles -- Step 7. Care for your disks and ligamentous structures -- Step 8. Halt head and neck pain -- Step 9. Reduce stress and begin to exercise -- Step 10. Make your action plan.
Helps TMJ sufferers find a new way to alleviate their discomfort, offering tips of on posture, tongue placement, and simple physical therapy exercises that can reduce, relieve, and even eliminate TMJ-associated pain. Each section is illustrated with photos and drawings.