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Symptoms of TMJ Syndrome
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To discuss each of these symptoms, we will have to know a little bit of anatomy.
This simplified explanation obviously does not discuss the various muscles of jaw movement individually -- but you'll get a basic, clear understanding. |
EaracheThe jaw joints -- the TMJs or temporo-mandibular joints -- exist just in front of the ears. The excessive compression caused by chronically tight jaw muscles causes pain in just that location, which triggers muscular contractions in the muscles surrounding the ears. The net result -- muscle and joint pain. |
Tinnitus / TinnitisTinnitus is "ringing in the ears." Compression of the TMJs induces or increases tinnitus. One explanation is that the muscles of the middle ears, which attach to and tune the resonant frequency of the three sound-transmitting bones of the middle ears (hammer, anvil and stapes), reflexively tighten with jaw tension. You may have noticed that, while you yawn, your hearing fades. That indicates the reflexive connection. |
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You are invited to see an explanation
of the somatic education exercises that correct TMJ Dysfunction ("TMD") Click here for the TMJ program. |
The Institute for Somatic Study and Development
Lawrence Gold, C.H.S.E.
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