Why does the jaw hurt?
There might be many reasons why head, face, ear and jaw hurt at the same time. Diagnosis might be not so obvious because many symptoms are not related to the joint itself. Some factors include arthritis, sinusitis, jaw injury, chronic teeth grinding, clenching, connective tissue disorders, poor posture, Sternocleidomastoid pain, stress, psychological, emotional aspects and many more.
Jaw pain can significantly impact the sense of well-being which is why looking for answers to solve it is a step in the right direction.
Treatments to release TMD are multi-faceted and designed to address the complex roots of the problem. Medical Treatment includes orthodontic treatments for the proper alignment of the teeth and jaw, surgery, fillings, root canals, or crowns to treat cavities, mouth guard to stop teeth from grinding.
Other treatments include muscle training, lifestyle coaching, understanding the source of the problem, Craniosacral therapy, Myofascial Therapy, Massage and other relaxation techniques.
Symptoms of TMJ disorder
Headaches
Facial pain
Ringing in the ears
Immobility or inability to move the jaw
Difficulty chewing
Clicking, popping or locking sounds in the jaw joint
Feeling of misalignment in the jaw
Sleeping problems
Neck and shoulders tightness
If you are experiencing one more of the mentioned symptoms, you could benefit from the Jaw Pain Release Technique.
Jaw Pain Release Technique (JPRT)
Is a gentle, supportive therapy that releases pain in affected areas. It uses the body’s innate wisdom, goes beyond the pain and touches the primary cause of the pain manifestation. Jaw Pain Release Therapy is unique and depends on each individual. It’s combining craniosacral therapy, myofascial release therapy, lymphatic drainage and massage therapy.
Massage Therapy
Massage helps in warming up the tissues, sensing the tension and releasing tightness and trigger points in the muscles. It brings fresh blood to the area and speeds up healing.
Myofascial Release
Myofascial techniques aid the release of the tension in myofascial and connecting tissues. Layer by layer this slow approach helps to open up the restricted movement in facial/ head muscles and joints.
Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral system is directly connected to the nervous system, when worked on, it will release deep tensions in the body, relieve pain and improve whole-body health and performance.
Lymphatic Drainage
Myofascial techniques aid the release of the tension in myofascial and connecting tissues. Layer by layer this slow approach helps to open up the restricted movement in facial/ head muscles and joints.
