Help for TMJ

TMJ (THE JAW) & CHRONIC HEALTH PROBLEMS

New research is showing that TMJ (Temporo-Mandibular Joint or Jaw Joint) is implicated in many far-reaching health problems throughout the body. Its dysfunction and correction may prove to be the key to many unresponsive chronic pain symptoms.

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Many of these symptoms can obviously be related to TMJ dysfunction; grinding of the teeth, jaw clenching, tension, clicking, facial pain, ear pain and headaches.

Others symptoms can still related, however, they are less obvious; neck and shoulder pain, low back pain and stiffness, dizziness, indigestion, hiatal hernia, irritable bowels, sleep problems and general fatigue.

How can these drivers symptoms be related to the TMJ?

CHRONIC STRESS & THE TMJ

Whenever the body is in a chronic stress state due to physical or emotional overwhelm, it will often get “stuck” in a chronic alarm state involving the fight/flight survival system. This alarm response is initiated by the clenching of the jaw muscles.

THE FIGHT/FLIGHT SYSTEM

The fight/flight system is designed to protect the body in times of danger, heightening muscle strength and increasing adrenaline for emergency energy. However, if the fight/flight system inappropriately stays “on” because of chronic stress or pain, it interferes with the jaw and related functions because it perpetuates chronic clenching.

The Functions of the Jaw Joint

Fight/Flight in times of perceived danger, the jaw muscles automatically clench to protect the vulnerable jaw joint and skull. This also signals the spinal muscles to tighten to protect the neck and low back. This is part of the fight/flight reaction, although it should normally relax when the danger passes. If stress or pain levels are high, it can get stuck in this chronically tight pattern. A person may experience jaw clenching, tension, headaches or grinding of the teeth.

COORDINATION When the muscles are chronically being told to “brace” for danger, they can become fatigue and weak. Simple movements like walking or bending become inefficient and eventually cause irritation to weight-bearing joints suck as the neck and low back. The head can become “heavy” because the neck muscles are fatigued, and the low back becomes prone to injury. The body can tire easily.

DIGESTION A basic function of the jaw is chewing food. This movement sends specific signals to the digestive system, putting it on alert that food is on its way. Any problem with the jaw can have a negative impact on digestion. For example, if the body is in a chronic alarm patter, digestion functions will be turned “down” (it is a non-essential function during fight/flight alarm periods) creating chronic indigestion, heartburn or bowel problems.

NEURAL ORGANIZATION TECHNIQUE (N.O.T.)
Combining principles from chiropractic, craninpathy acupuncture and Applied Kinesiology (manual muscle testing) Dr. Richard Fourzon uses a new and promising approach called Neural Organization Technique. It is directed at the root cause of many chronic health problems-the fight/flight alarm reaction of the TMJ.

TREATING THE WHOLE PATTERN
The whole body is used as an instrument for correction. The technique utilizes gentle chiropractic spinal adjustments coordinated with pressure point release of the internal and external muscles of the jaw. Cranial reflex and acupressure meridian points are stimulated in a specific order to balance the fight/flight response, coordination and digestive functions of the jaw.

Treatments are painless and can usually be completed in a few weeks.

FEELING GOOD AGAIN

As the alarm reaction is turned off, the jaw muscles begin to relax; physical coordination and digestion begin to work smoothly. As the pain and fatigue disappear, feeling good can become a reality, even after years of discomfort. This remarkable approach has proven successful for many difficult and frustrating cases and could be the answer you’ve been looking for.

CONSIDER HAVING AND EVALUATION TODAY. ALL YOU HAVE TO LOSE IS YOUR PAIN.