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Q: Exercising and TMJ Disorders
asked by: thormatrix on August 30th, 2009
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Hoping others here who have this disorder may be able to give me some feedback, but for the past few years I have been suffering with TMJ Dysfunction (neck pain, ear pain, face pain).

It is because of these issues that I ended up stopped going to a gym all together as I knew I was unable to continue (I have also in the past few years notice randomly experienced stabbing type headaches, and on the odd occasion, headaches that felt like I had a electric shock.)

Now I would like to once again start a exercise program, taking into account my health issues.

I don't see myself doing strenuous exercises as that maybe a problem for my tmj, but perhaps light to moderate could be a possibility.

Can those who have tmj, do you do weight training? do you have to avoid going heavy with weights?

With my headache issues, I don't think I will ever do squats again, because of having that experience of nasty headaches, feel it is too much a risk.
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MelanieV
replied on September 28th, 2009
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I have a headache in my right temple now and am trying to talk myself into going to the gym.

I would recommend staying away from weight training, as you tend to clench your teeth when lifing weights. I've tried this using only the lightest weights with many repitions, but both times ended up with a wicked headache the following day.

I've been told that cardio exercise is good for TMJ. What I do sometimes is to tie a scarf around my head (from under my chin and tied on top of my head), I look ridiculous, but it keeps my posture straight (coz I don't want it to slip off) and it acts as a good reminder to keep my jaw relaxed.

I don't push myself too hard, but I do feel like I get a good workout when I do this.

It would probably pay to speak with a personal trainer and see if they can recommend some good exercises that may help to not aggrivate your jaw.
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