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Caletera1	Treatment options	Lead	[-]
Member Posts: 67 (11/16/08 16:36:40) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Tags : None Remove this ad Normally my TMJ has been 'okay', but I've been in pain the last few days, although I'm not locking. I'm not comfortable with splint therapy though, I'm just not convinced the research is behind it and the fact that it may make it worse doesn't do it for me. What are some of the treatment options that you guys have tried or have been offered to you? What kind of doctors have you tried seeing? Pain specialists? Physical therapists? Has anyone tried Alexander Technique, craniosacral therapy or myofascial release? Would chiropractic be different than osteopathic medicine? And finally, has anyone heard of or tried the nasal CO2 therapy?
feelines		#1	[-]
Posts: 1878 (11/16/08 16:56:57) Senior Member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Smart thinking, Caletera! Robin was able to address her TMJ issues with a Rolf therapist. I get treated myofascially with injections, and stretch from head to toe. Alexander technique would be great if I could stick to it. What is this nasal CO2 therapy all about? I have been rinsing my nose with my neti pot and homemade saline for about 1-1/2 years. I also drop calendual tincture (1-2 drops) in each ear, tilting my head to each side and holding it there for about 60 seconds....
Caletera1		#2	[-]
Member Posts: 67 (11/16/08 17:03:23) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Supposedly there is this therapy, i think its still in clinical trial, that tries to rearrange your jaw or skull through your nose with a blast of CO2. I think some guy in CO is doing it, I read about it in clinicaltrials.gov. So Robin was able to help her TMJ with a ROLF therapist? Do you know how Rolf differs from Osteopathy? The injections help? Is it kind of like trigger point injections? Thanks for all your help! I do feel like my pain happens due to posture, like I'm sitting at the computer, I probably have my neck craned to forward, putting pressure on my jaw.
feelines		#3	[-]
Posts: 1878 (11/16/08 22:54:00) Senior Member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I can't personally talk much about Rolfing, since I know very little. The one difference I know of when compared to osteopathy is that it isn't covered by insurance, because I believe it is categorized as massage therapy. Now about the CO2 therapy, I know what you're talking about now. I met a couple of people who have had it and recommend it to others. I might have tried it based on their recommendations if it was convenient and affordable, but my treatment plan and traveling for it was already very extensive/expensive and all I could handle....
tackley		#4	[-]
Posts: 112 (11/17/08 05:07:19) Member I Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	From what I understand, Rolfing and Myofascial Release Therapy are very similar. I've had Myofascial Release treatment, and it's much,much better than Chiropractic, Osteopathy, Acupuncture and Cranial therapy. It cost's unfortunately, but it's really usefull for TMJ. I would point out that it can be painful, but the results out way the pain during the therapy. Kevin
Michelle Denise		#5	[-]
Posts: 6585 (11/17/08 09:30:45) Senior Member * Moderator * Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Just thought I would comment even though I am probably one of my pharmacy's best customers, but I have other health problems than just TMJ. I had trigger point injections without much help, but I think some things work for some people and not others. That is why I do not discourage an individual from trying a certain therapy that basically doesn't do any permanent damage. I had massage therapy and it made me more comfortable, but I am not sure I had the greatest massage therapist. I am thinking of trying another one. I did have some luck with my second bout of physical therapist, but she had additional training/advanced schooling on the neck and spine. I gained addtional movement in my neck with so now I can look over my left shoulder. Also, I was given some exercises to do for my neck. Best wishes, Michelle

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