There are many acupressure points for general pain that can help you sleep and relieve pain. Find different acupressure points for general chronic pain with help from a massage therapist in this free video on acupressure. Expert: Jenn Jackson Contact: www.fusionbodyworks.com Bio: Jenn Jackson is a graduate of the Utah College of Massage Therapy, licensed in the state of Utah and nationally certified. Filmmaker: Michael Burton Series Description: Acupressure can help relieve discomfort all over your body, from back pain and migraines to sinus relief and nausea. Learn how to reduce your pain using acupressure techniques with help from a massage therapist in this free video series on acupressure.
What are the Causes of TMJ? There are many causes of TMJ disorders and jaw joint pain, including: Cartilage wear and tear – The cartilage disks that pad the TMJ become worn or displaced, causing painful grinding of the jaw bone. Dislocated TMJ Dislocation of the joint is indicated by popping and cracking noises when the jaw is opened or closed, and may negatively affect movement of the jaw and strain the musculature of the jaw, face, and neck. Clenching and grinding Habitual clenching and grinding of the teeth places extreme pressure and strain on the joints and is one of the most common causes of TMJ disorders. The added stress on the jaw joint can cause wear and tear of the cartilage disks, and may even cause the jaw joint to become dislocated. Misaligned bite If the bite of the upper and lower teeth is not aligned properly, everyday jaw movement like chewing can take a toll on the TMJ and strain the surrounding musculature. Arthritis Arthritis can cause uncomfortable inflammation of the TMJ and may also result in swelling in the adjoining tissues, ligaments and muscles. Those with arthritis may experience difficulty opening and closing their mouth, as well as other painful TMJ symptoms. After a thorough examination of your jaw joint and its articulation with the surrounding structures, a dentist specializing in TMD can determine the causes of your TMJ symptoms and develop an appropriate TMJ treatment strategy. What are the Symptoms of TMJ? The symptoms associated with …
Learn how to apply acupressure points and techniques for migraine headache relief and get expert tips and advice on practicing Eastern holistic medicine in this free personal health video. Expert: Freddy Alva & Billy Tuong Bio: Freddy Alva & Billy Tuong practice at the Sanh Hoa Long Herbal Pharmacy, a Chinese Medicine clinic located in the Chinatown/Soho area of New York City. Filmmaker: Paul Muller
www.scientificexploration.org Title: The Imaging of Acupuncture Points and the Characterization of Signal Pathways Using fMRI and Quantitative Ultrasonic Methods Summary: Professor and NIH director Joie P. Jones discusses an on-going project that utilizes computer imaging to map acupuncture meridians and their physiological pathways in the body. About the author(s): (1) Department of Radiological Sciences, University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA; (2) Bae Institute of Immune Enhancement, Tustin, CA, USA. For more, visit www.scientificexploration.org
