Jaw rest position and stretch: The power of “N”
What are the differences between the “N” stretch and “N” position? “N” stretch exercise is different from the “N” position. As the name indicate, “N” stretch is an exercise that stretches your closing masticatory muscles. This self-management exercise is recommended to manage several TMD conditions, include limited…
Thermal Therapy (heat and ice packs)
A home-based protocol for temporomandibular disorders involves the use of thermal therapy*. HEAT PACK Be sure the temperature is comfortable, testing the heat pack in your wrists. There is no need to burn the skin! Moist heat has better penetration and will give you better…
Suffering from chronic head and neck muscle pain
Chronic Head and Neck muscle pain can present as Myalgia or Myofascial Pain. Myalgia is when pain is localized at a specific site within a particular muscle. However, when pain is spreading to other muscles, it is known as Myofascial Pain. Spreading of the pain…