This week's Reflexology Minute: TMJ You will learn:
TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint. If you have pain in your jaw, the feeling of tightness or pain in or around your ears, have a popping or clicking sound when you open your mouth, or are unable to open your mouth at all, you may have TMJ (sometimes referred to as TMD or TMJD). This condition can be mild and intermittent or it can be a more chronic condition that is debilitating and can lead to surgery. When someone has TMJ it can be very painful to apply touch to the area directly. Reflexology offers a way to access the jaw through the reflexology points located below our nails on the dorsum of our hands and feet. To address the pain and discomfort associated with TMJ, jaw pain, and the clenching or grinding of the teeth, press on this area below the finger nails 1-3 times per finger. If the pain is severe do the jaw reflexes located under the nail beds of your toes as well. If your TMJ is stress-induced, press on the reflexology points for the adrenal glands.
3 Comments
Virginia Garcia
11/20/2021 05:27:46 pm
Need video for TMG on hand
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Chantel C. Lucier
12/19/2021 10:41:19 am
Hello Virginia,
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VSM
1/24/2022 05:12:47 pm
Thank you! My jaw has been getting worse over the last couple of weeks--it got bad enough during dinner tonight that I immediately reached for the computer when we were finished. My jaw began to release as I 'thumb-walked' across the base of my nails. I decided to use the adrenal pressure point too, and WOW--the jaw released right away! Believe it or not, I am actually excited to head to my dentist soon to try this while they work on my jaw...Thank you so much for your video!
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