Description
The TMJ is the jaw joint. There are, of course, actually two – one on each side of the jaw. The most common medical condition is when the articular disc moves and then bone rubs directly on bone. This is a very painful and is not usually what is meant when kinesiologists refer to clients having TMJ problems. Kinesiologists are usually referring to an imbalance or strain in the joint. TMJ problems can have a variety of causes including poor posture, excessive clenching of the jaw, teeth grinding, or as a result of an accident or dental work. People with TMJ problems may suffer from a range of problems, including headaches, insomnia, digestive problems and hormonal disturbances. Kinesiologists will usually work to release and realign muscles, tendons and ligaments in the area of these joints. Kinergetics, in particular, does a lot of TMJ work in its protocols.
