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This TMJ self-help resource provides options and guidelines to alleviate and treat symptoms related to jaw, head, and neck disorders. A good choice for sufferers. — Library Journal
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Foreword James L Guinn x
Preface xii
Acknowledgments xv
Introduction 1
What Is TMJ? 1
Who Should Read This Book? 2
How Do You Know If You Have a TMJ Disorder? 2
How to Use This Book 4
1 Replacing Hurtful Habits 7
From Hurtful to Healthy 7
The 10 Steps 8
2 Important Anatomy 10
The Temporomandibular Joints 10
Po TSB TLC 17
Summary 18
3 Step 1: Stop the Overuse and Abuse of Your Jaw 19
When Your Joints Break Down 19
What You Can Do to Slow Down Wear and Tear 23
Summary 27
4 Step 2: The Power of Posture: Learn How to Stand, Sit, and Sleep 29
Why You Want Good Posture 29
How to Assess Your Posture 33
Seeking Professional Help for Postural Problems 35
Put Perfect Posture into Practice: How to Stand 40
Put Perfect Posture into Practice: How to Sit 47
Put Perfect Posture into Practice: How to Sleep 55
Summary 64
5 Step 3: TLC: Teeth Apart, Lips Together, and Calm Your Muscles and Mind 67
The Harm of Teeth Touching 67
Bracing, Clenching, and Grinding 68
What You Can Do to Stop Bracing, Clenching, and Grinding 70
Retraining for TLC: Teeth Apart, Lips Together, and Calm Muscles and Mind 77
Summary 81
6 Step 4: Train Your Tongue and Swallow Carefully 83
The Resting Position of the Mandible 84
Tongue on the Roof 84
Swallow Correctly 93
Still Having Trouble? 102
Summary 103
7 Step 5: Breathe Well 105
Running Out of Gas 105
Chest Breathing Is Breathing Turned Upside Down 106
The Obstacles to Breathing Your Best 108
Assess How You Breathe 111
What You Can Do to Breathe Well 113
Seek Professional Help 118
Summary 118
8 Step 6: Care for Your Muscles 120
Myofascial Pain 120
Restore and Maintain, a Full Range of Motion 131
Fibromyalgia 164
Summary 167
9 Step 7: Care for Your Disks and Ligamentous Structures 169
Disks 170
Joints, Ligaments, and Hypermobility 179
Summary 182
Summary 182
10 Step 8: Halt Head and Neck Pain 184
Headaches 185
Neck Pain 190
First Aid When You Need It 192
Summary 196
11 Step 9: Reduce Stress and Begin to Exercise 198
Fight-or-Flight Versus Rest-and-Digest 198
What You Can Do to Reduce Stress 201
Regular Exercise: A Cycle of Success 205
Start Your Exercise Program 209
Summary 218
12 Step 10: Make Your Action Plan 220
What Do You Want to Change? 220
Choosing a Provider and Seeing a Specialist 225
A Plea to Parents and Health-Care Professionals Working with Children and Young Adults 226
Conclusion 228
Resources 229
Notes 231
References 246
Index 258
Anonymous
Posted November 20, 2011
Was a little disappointed after reading this book. Really didnt help me with my TMJ problem.
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