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[cozmic_oceanz]

Hi all

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[leatherfemme]

Find a chiropractor who practices the Activator technique.

Myofascial release (massage therapy methodology).

My massage therapist says TMJ is caused at least in part by a mis-adjustment elsewhere in your body that is throwing you out of alignment. Since your vision wants to be level with the horizon, this will also throw off your neck/jaw. So watch your posture.

[marmalade_girl_]

This this this. My best friend has TMJ, and the chiropractor and massage therapist have been her two best options.

[4305_mph]

i'm so so happy you've posted this. i am looking for advice, too. i also have a mouth guard made by a dentist but i don't think it helps either :(

[tezliana]

Take a look at Bioesthetic Dentistry. I know a couple of people with jaw issues who have been greatly helped by wearing a MAGO for a period of time instead of a night guard. The MAGO is a giant step beyond a typical mouth guard and can be much more effective. www.bioesthetics.com is the site for the Foundation for Bioesthetic Dentistry.

[_kommando_]

what are you eating? are you chewing gum? one of the first things my dentist told me was to eliminate gum and crunchy foods. i do notice a big difference when i cut those things out (she said around a huge wad of gum.....i caved today) though it sounds like you might have a worse case than me and that might not help. in any case, i hope you find relief!

[isitnotnifty]

I chew gum like a maniac. But whenever I'm having TMJ issues (it's intermittent for me, no clue how common that is) I have to stop and it makes me insane. But at least the pain stops.

[manifestress]

Yes, acupuncture can definitely help.

Also massage from a skilled trained therapist who knows what they are doing.

(I happen to do a lot of TMJ massage - however I'm in Albuquerque).