Trigger point therapy routine for TMJ
Subtitle: massage techniques to unlock your TMJ
By: Annie Coomes, LMT, CST ; illustrated by Christine Kenney, MScBMC
Contributors: Kenney, Christine, illustrator
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 41
ISBN-13: 9781504374101
Subjects: Massage therapy; Diseases; Myofascial pain syndromes; Jaws; Temporomandibular joint; Treatment
Description: "In this book, you will learn techniques to relieve pain and tension associated with TMJ. This quick reference guide will help you evaluate your pain. You will learn: basic anatomy; massage techniques for self-treatment; trigger points and referral patterns; which muscles contribute to clenching, grinding and misalignment of the teeth; how the mind-body connection drives pain levels"--Back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 39-40).
Table of contents: title: Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) anatomy; title: Educate yourself; title: Understanding pain; title: Mind-body connection; title: Massage techniques; title: Massage techniques for masseter; title: Massage techniques for Temporalis muscle; title: Massage techniques for Medial pterygoid; title: Massage techniques for Lateral pterygoid; title: Massage techniques for Digastric muscles; title: Glossary.