The TMJ Healing Plan · Ten Steps to Relieving Persistent Jaw, Neck and Head Pain (Positive Options for Health) by Peterson, Cynthia -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Praise Title Page Dedication Foreword Preface Acknowledgements Introduction 1 - Replacing Hurtful Habits

From Hurtful to Healthy The 10 Steps

2 - Important Anatomy

The Temporomandibular Joints PoTSB TLC Summary

3 - Step 1: Stop the Overuse and Abuse of Your Jaw

When Your Joints Break Down What You Can Do to Slow Down Wear and Tear Summary

4 - Step 2: The Power of Posture Learn How to Stand, Sit, and Sleep

Why You Want Good Posture How to Assess Your Posture Seeking Professional Help for Postural Problems Put Perfect Posture into Practice: How to Stand Put Perfect Posture into Practice: How to Sit Put Perfect Posture into Practice: How to Sleep Summary

5 - Step 3: TLC Teeth Apart, Lips Together, and Calm Your Muscles and Mind

The Harm of Teeth Touching Bracing, Clenching, and Grinding What You Can Do to Stop Bracing, Clenching, and Grinding Retraining for TLC: Teeth Apart, Lips Together, and Calm Muscles and Mind Summary

6 - Step 4: Train Your Tongue and Swallow Carefully

The Resting Position of the Mandible Tongue on the Roof Swallow Correctly Still Having Trouble? Summary

7 - Step 5: Breathe Well

Running Out of Gas Chest Breathing Is Breathing Turned Upside Down The Obstacles to Breathing Your Best Assess How You Breathe What You Can Do to Breathe Well Seek Professional Help Summary

8 - Step 6: Care for Your Muscles

Myofascial Pain Restore and Maintain a Full Range of Motion Fibromyalgia Summary

9 - Step 7: Care for Your Disks and Ligamentous Structures

Disks Joints, Ligaments, and Hypermobility Summary

10 - Step 8: Halt Head and Neck Pain

Headaches Neck Pain First Aid When You Need It Summary

11 - Step 9: Reduce Stress and Begin to Exercise

Fight-or-Flight Versus Rest-and-Digest What You Can Do to Reduce Stress Regular Exercise: A Cycle of Success Start Your Exercise Program Summary

12 - Step 10: Make Your Action Plan

What Do You Want to Change? Choosing a Provider and Seeing a Specialist A Plea to Parents and Health-Care Professionals Working with Children and Young Adults Conclusion

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