“If your only tool is a hammer then every problem looks like a nail.”
Abraham Maslow
Tying It All Together:
If you are suffering from chronic jaw pain (TMD) as well as some other chronic health issue it is often important to resolve both.
While hands on therapy is often very helpful in improving TMD there are other underlying dis-eases that can cause very similar symptoms such as Fibromyalgia and Rheumatoid Arthritis.
In other situations there are underlying dis-eases that often cause the jaw to need regular on-going care such as insomnia, IBS, and chronic headaches.
The best and most affordable results are going to come from knowing what to treat, when to treat it, and when to stop treating it.
As a general rule self-massage, heat, or cold as needed on the jaw is often a great at home remedy. If you are suffering from TMD and haven’t found a qualified professional to massage the jaw (inside and out) I would suggest finding one. Even when TMD symptoms are only a part of a larger dis-ease it is amazing how much improvement you can find with hands on work.
If you are suffering from other chronic health issues as well as TMD symptoms remember that sometimes the jaw is just the symptom (not the cause) and that your jaw symptoms might just be another way the Fibromyalgia or RA is showing up. Try the simple at home suggestions and check out the posts going deeper into this dis-eases. These issues respond well to TCM and lifestyle coaching so feel free to reach out!
Wishing you a life of unparalleled joy and acceptance!
David
Where To Next?
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