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TMJ Therapy® was developed by Tracey Kiernan of Blend Therapy Training. Combining over 40 years of experience as a dental nurse and clinical massage practitioner the TMJ Therapy® speTMJ Therapy® was developed by Tracey Kiernan of Blend Therapy Training. Combining over 40 years of experience as a dental nurse and clinical massage practitioner the TMJ Therapy® specialised protocol was designed to relieve symptoms of TemporoMandibular Joint Dysfunction helping people suffering with this painful and debilitating condition. Sarah is a TMJ 1 practioner.

The soft tissue approach uses an array of light touch techniques including Myofascial release, specific stretches, muscle energy techniques and gentle massage of the affected tissues in the head and neck to relieve symptoms of TMJ dysfunction. This will often be done in conjunction with a whole-body postural assessment.

TMJ dysfunction often happens as a result of combined factors including continuous gum chewing, nail biting, tooth grinding (bruxism), and clenching habits. Whether pain is coming from a physical problem with the disc or soft tissue around the joint pain can be reduced and jaw function improved with gentle and targeted trigger point work.

Where you see the official yellow TMJ button logo you know that a practitioner has completed training with Tracey in this protocol. For more information on the protocol please see the website www.tmjtherapyuk.co.uk

SYMPTOMS

A dull aching feeling in the jaw and surrounding area, including the ears, is often a key symptom of TMJ dysfunction. The pain is sometimes intermittent although some people may have no pain but still report problems using their jaws.

Other symptoms may include:

• Locking of the jaw or being unable to comfortably open and close the mouth

• Clicking, popping or grating sounds in the jaw joint

• Headaches which often refer to the temple or around the ear

• Neck, jaw, face, shoulder and back aches and pains

• Vision problems

• Tinnitus (ringing in the ear), ear pain, decreased hearing or dizziness