Joined: 24 Aug 2004 Posts: 8 Location: Houston, TX
Tip: Pop Your Jaw Back Posted: 08-24-04 16:40pm
I first started suffering from tmj in
college. I felt pain when I bit down on
food and swallowed. (i thought it was an
ear infection at first). Anyways, the
pain would come and go (especially when I
had sores on one side on my mouth) and I
thought there was nothing I could do but
wait it out. Until it hit me: pop my jaw!
Heres a short explanation of how to do it:
-let your jaw just drop. Get it relaxed.
You should be able to wiggle it freely
side to side (with your hands) without
your jaw muscles resisting.
-then put your palms against the side of
your jaw (around your side burns) and
forcefully wiggle your jaw side to side.
You can also try compressing your jaw,
doing opposite vertical motions (:-\, get
it?), or pushing forward and hackwards
(like overbite, underbite). It helps if
your jaw is dropped and completely relaxed
when you do this.
I do this on the first sign of tmj
returning. It works for me and I haven't
suffered from tmj pain for years now.
Hope this helps.
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inane5
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 24 Aug 2004 Posts: 8 Location: Houston, TX
I realize that i'm replying to myself...
But it's been a year since my original
post and still no replies... I consider
my original post a gold mine; the solution
to tmj. Hopefully this reply will put my
old post on the top of the list and it
will be read and appreciated by someone.
And it says that my post has been viewed
quite a few times! Well? Anyone care to
comment? Does it work for you, is it
terrible? I want to know.
I probably won't be hanging around this
forum for very much longer so if anyone
wants to contact me, sniff around google
for "inane5," and you'll find my webpage
on geocities, and you'll eventually find
my email. Sorry for the goose chase, but
I hate spam.
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saverain
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 03 Feb 2005 Posts: 14
Posted: 02-04-05 00:50am
Seems like it would help but right now I
am on the tmj splint and I have no pain so
just thought I would post and give ya
something to read. You might want to get
a tmj splint. It cost me about 350
dollars. Insurance didn't cover it. I
have to wear it for another 4 months it's
kind of a pain but worth it.
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saverain
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 03 Feb 2005 Posts: 14
Posted: 02-04-05 00:50am
Seems like it would help but right now I
am on the tmj splint and I have no pain so
just thought I would post and give ya
something to read. You might want to get
a tmj splint. It cost me about 350
dollars. Insurance didn't cover it. I
have to wear it for another 4 months it's
kind of a pain but worth it.
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saverain
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 03 Feb 2005 Posts: 14
Posted: 02-04-05 00:51am
Seems like it would help but right now I
am on the tmj splint and I have no pain so
just thought I would post and give ya
something to read. You might want to get
a tmj splint. It cost me about 350
dollars. Insurance didn't cover it. I
have to wear it for another 4 months it's
kind of a pain but worth it.
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supcoop
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 24 Mar 2005 Posts: 1
Tmj Posted: 03-24-05 14:24pm
My son has jaw locked for several weeks,
only unlocking for perhaps a few hours a
day. He was just given an estimate of
$1100.00 for a splint - but I don't know
what kind - I see from reading various tmj
websites there are various kinds. Yours
cost $350 - seems like a wide discrepancy.
$1100 cost did not cover all the other
fees for adjustment, etc. Dentist
offered no prescription for inflammation -
his jaw is swollen
what kind of splint do you have?
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Justin_Toronto
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 28 Jan 2005 Posts: 418 Location: Toronto, ON
Thanks: 1
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Posted: 03-24-05 15:32pm
Interesting what exactly does this splint
do? What is the surgery involved and how
risky is it?
I live in canada, so cost is not much of
an issue... Our health plan covers all
costs.
Let me know, i'm very interested.
Justin
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mcpherson
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 27 Jun 2005 Posts: 2
Posted: 06-27-05 19:00pm
I believe that I have dislocated my jaw
but have been told I have tmd can anyone
tell me the difference please
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LRS5485
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 17 Aug 2005 Posts: 6
Posted: 08-17-05 14:18pm
Hi inane5...
I am glad you found a way to relieve your
pain, however it might not be the best way
for others to do so. Manipulating your
jaw like that does not come without
risks... You could end up hurting
yourself more than helping... I do not
mean to be negative but I just wanted
everyone to be aware of this before they
tried it on themselves.
Lrs5485
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VICTORIA PLUM
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 16 Oct 2005 Posts: 4 Location: LONDON
Posted: 10-16-05 09:21am
Agreed. It wouldn't work for everyone.
If you go to your local hospital oral
surgery department they will, amongst
other things, prescribe some jaw
exercises.
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Cal1
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 Nov 2005 Posts: 1 Location: LA
Posted: 11-09-05 20:23pm
I'm sorry but this thread is just entirely
irresponsible.
I hope people do not follow this person's
advice.
Think about how much worse you could make
it....
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wintersnchome
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 13 Nov 2005 Posts: 2 Location: north carolina
One Cause of Tmj Posted: 11-13-05 09:30am
I just recently found out one of the
causes of tmj or, at least, one that can
make it much worse-snorkeling.
I went snorkeling in may and a few days
later the pain was very intense.
I still snorkle but I am using exercises
before and after to help alleviate the
pain.
I will have to get a special snorkle made
when I can afford it.
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inane5
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 24 Aug 2004 Posts: 8 Location: Houston, TX
Posted: 03-30-06 00:46am
I found a website talking about jaw
pressure points. It's similar to my
technique.
i still stand by my technique. I've been
doing it for 5 years now and it's made tmj
no big deal anymore. No side affects
either.
I highly recommend it for people new to
tmj. (if your jaw has been sitting
disjointed for years and years, it may be
too late to simply pop it back in.)
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sockmonkeyl
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 08 Apr 2006 Posts: 3 Location: USA
Posted: 04-08-06 14:32pm
I'm glad you found something that works
for you, however, "popping your jaw back
into place" can be dangerous and could
make someone much worse than they already
are. Please see a doctor before you try
this, people.
Inane, I understand that this technique
works for you, but it could really hurt
someone who has serious jaw problems that
have gone undiagnosed. Please
understand that we aren't trying to
discount your experiences, it is just that
people need to be safe.
L
