| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xvi, 269 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm. |
| Series |
Positive options for health series |
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Positive options for health series.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-257) and index. |
| Contents |
What is TMJ? ; Who should read this book? ; How do you know if you have a TMJ disorder? ; How to use this book -- Replacing hurtful habits. From hurtful to healthy ; The 10 steps -- Important anatomy. The temporomandibular joints ; PoTSB TLC -- Step 1. Stop the overuse and abuse of your jaw -- Step 2. The power of posture : learn how to stand, sit, and sleep -- Step 3. TLC : teeth apart, lips together, and calm your muscles and mind -- Step 4. Train your tongue and swallow carefully -- Step 5. Breathe well -- Step 6. Care for your muscles -- Step 7. Care for your disks and ligamentous structures -- Step 8. Halt head and neck pain -- Step 9. Reduce stress and begin to exercise -- Step 10. Make your action plan. |
| Summary |
Helps TMJ sufferers find a new way to alleviate their discomfort, offering tips of on posture, tongue placement, and simple physical therapy exercises that can reduce, relieve, and even eliminate TMJ-associated pain. Each section is illustrated with photos and drawings. |
| Subject |
Temporomandibular joint -- Diseases -- Exercise therapy.
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Temporomandibular Joint Disorders -- Popular Works.
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Temporomandibular Joint Disorders -- therapy -- Popular Works.
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Exercise Therapy -- Popular Works.
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Temporomandibular Joint -- Popular Works.
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| ISBN |
9780897935241 (paperback) |
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0897935241 (paperback) |
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9781630266905 (hardcover) |
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1630266906 (hardcover) |
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