What is TMD, why's it causing you problems and tips for relief from an expert.
in the last year. So has Jules Poulin, a registered massage therapist and founder of From the Neck Up clinic in Toronto, specializing in rehabilitating temporomandibular disorder among other things. The temporomandibular joint connects the jawbone and skull. "We're busier than ever," says Poulin. "We're seeing more new patients every week now than we ever have."
over the last year. "It's a tricky one because you can't really measure stress like you could if you were a runner, right?" says Poulin. "If you're a runner, if your gait is off, then you might develop shin splints." She notes how the relationship between stress and clenching could be the result of an intermediary practice, like poor posture.
Improving your posture can also help with TMD discomfort, especially if you're working from home. "As soon as the head is forward, then the muscles of the jaw go into a mild contracted position," says Poulin. "If someone is experiencing a flare-up or some jaw pain, a more neutral position would be beneficial for their jaw."
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