Yoga May Help Relieve TMJ

Stress-induced jaw clenching can cause aching necks, headaches, sore jaws and tooth damage -- a condition called temporo-mandibular jaw disorder, or TMJ, but yoga is proving to be effective at relieving the symptoms.
Yoga instructor Paula Weithman said yoga creates stabilization in the neck and in the jaw and can improve posture and strength.
Tamara Bullard's dentist recommended that she try yoga to treat her TMJ.
"I think a lot of it is stress, and I do have a tendency to carry stress in my jaw," she said. "Some days it hurts worse than others, and there are days when it's like in my neck, in my arm, shooting down in my leg."
During the one-hour private session Bullard leads Weithman through stretches, exercises and cranial sacral massage.
Weithman said it typically takes six to 12 sessions for clients to learn to relax and be able to get the relief at home.
The treatment began paying off early on for Bullard.
"I haven't taken Aleve in weeks, and I've only been twice," she said.
The cost for the therapy ranges from $75 to $120 per session.
Weithman said clients will achieve the best results when they practice their exercises every day. More on.................http://kaalchakra.bravehost.com

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