TMJ and Face Pain Self Care
TMJ problems causing jaw and face pain affect many people. This is a little list of self-care treatments to do at home. Please check with your doctor, dentist or health care specialist before doing the treatments, this is not intended to be a substitute for medical diagnosis and treatment, not is it appropriate for all jaw and face pain conditions. WASH HANDS AND WEAR RUBBER GLOVES WHEN DOING THIS TECHNIQUE ON SOMEONE ELSE!! Person is lying supine (soup-pine=face up, "soup is on the belly"). If doing this on yourself, sit in front of the mirror and use the video to help guide you. TMJ & Face Pain Self Care video 1. With fingers or thumbs inside mouth, spread the upper molars apart. Hold for 3 deep inhalations and exhalations. 2. With fingers or thumbs inside mouth, spread the lower molars. Hold for 3 deep inhalations and exhalations. 3. With fingers or thumbs inside mouth, pull the lower molars toward the feet (straight down). 4. Wipe the sma