... i bet your TMJ is not near as bad as you think. i bet you have a very good chance and getting this under control without spending all that money. ... (22 replies)
... this adds strain to the neck and jaw muscles. I always find my TMJ is worse when working on the computer for a long time. So try to watch your posture and take frequent short breaks if you do work in a front of computer. ... (27 replies)
... Isiah - if you are in Nashville I know the dentist you are speaking about since I am currently in treatment with him. He is not LVI and his research is highly regarded by other functional orthodontists whom I have spoken with. People travel from all over to see him (as do I). He understands joint function and referred pain, which is important. That said, he's not perfect and... (27 replies)
... Hi, thanks for your response! I'm sorry to hear you have problems with TMJ too. ... (3 replies)
... mombomb- you need to make sure when you fit it (if you are buying them at a store) that it is TIGHT. which means, when you open your mouth it should not fall off the top teeth. my new custom one (cost me 400 dollars- yeah, it took me 3 years to finally give up and have one made) it fits SUPER tight. I can't even tell it's on in the middle of the night if I wake up. But because... (21 replies)
... shoulder pain until I started in the repo splint therapy. It may have to do with my posture as well. I've just started braces and am second guessing everything.. ... (4 replies)
... shoulder pain until I started in the repo splint therapy. It may have to do with my posture as well. I've just started braces and am second guessing everything.. ... (4 replies)
... Pipdog I have recently been diagnosed with cervicogenic headaches. I have Osteoarthritis in my C Spine. I also have TMJ . I am not sure if the headaches are really from the spine. I sometimes wonder if it is frpm the TMJ. Posture I know is somewhat an issue with me. ... (30 replies)
... I think my tmj is a result of poor posture. As I have stated in other posts, that I have been seeing a chiropractor and it has been helping me a lot. ... (2 replies)
... that the lower splint should correct my bite inturn correct my muscle spasms,and told me to continue my trigger point therapy and massage therapy,stretching and posture correction yoga. ... (4 replies)
... You already know you have muscle spasms and posture issues. That should be a focus of your treatment. Also, making sure your splint is putting your lower jaw in proper positioning. ... (4 replies)
... I meant aren't noisy or painful,also this all stemmed from improper weight lifting and bad posture/neck damage.Also for the longest time this actually went away for almost a month:( but came back slightly (4 replies)
... I missed this posting before. ABSOLUTELY!!!! TMJ can be linked to posture and neck problems. With TMJD you are out of alignment. One thing impacts another. Poor posture can also make the TMJ worse. ... (14 replies)
... I forgot to add tmj can cause poor posture and neck problens or vice versa can be a symptom (14 replies)
... Honestly I can't tell you what's best for you simply because tmj varies from person to person . As for doctors go with ones you trust just be careful.So far from my experience they all tell you what you want to hear. ... (3 replies)
... do you suggest I ask my orthodontist for a CT scan and continue to wear my splint as well as go to the chiro and look for a massage therapist that specializes in TMJ massage? ... (3 replies)
... that may be causing your problems.I stress may because that's for a tmj specalist to point out.Dont forget anything crooked or out of alignment causes muscles to contract or spasm. ... (3 replies)
... in some cases tmj can be caused by posture.Evidently not trauma impacts or dental issues but in my case I'm making an educated guess it is postural. ... (4 replies)
... I have been in chiropractic care since February this year. Then I started TMJ treatment in about April. ... (4 replies)
... Or has this been similar to tmj and in turn you feel it's tmj? ... (40 replies)
