 Understanding TMJ Therapy: Clinical Benefits and What It Means for You
As a massage therapist recently trained in TMJ (temporomandibular joint) therapy at the Jing Institute of Advanced Massage, I am excited to offer specialised treatments designed to alleviate jaw pain, reduce tension, and improve overall jaw function. TMJ disorders are common and can significantly impact daily life, causing symptoms such as jaw pain, clicking, headaches, and difficulty chewing. What Is TMJ Massage? TMJ Massage involves targeted massage techniques aimed at the muscles and structures surrounding the jaw joint and inside the mouth. These techniques can help release muscle tension, improve blood circulation, and promote relaxation, leading to a reduction in pain and improvement in jaw mobility combined with advanced trigger point worker and MFR (Myofacsial release) techniques. Clinical Evidence Supporting TMJ Massage Therapy Research supports the efficacy of massage therapy in managing TMJ disorders. A study published in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation found that patients who received massage therapy for TMJ showed significant improvement in pain and jaw function. Another study highlighted that intraoral massage significantly reduces pain and improves jaw mobility in TMJ patients. Carolina Pintos Therapy Additionally, a study published in ScienceDirect reported that TMJ-related pain decreased, and maximal jaw opening increased by almost a third after massage therapy. Jaw clicking also decreased fourfold to once monthly. ScienceDirect How TMJ Therapy Can Help You If you're experiencing symptoms such as:
TMJ therapy can be a beneficial treatment option. By addressing the underlying muscle tension and promoting relaxation, TMJ therapy can help alleviate these symptoms and improve your quality of life. Book Your TMJ Therapy Session! If you're interested in exploring how TMJ therapy can help you, I offer consultations at The Laines Health Practice in Brighton. Together, we can develop a personalised treatment plan to address your specific needs and help you achieve optimal jaw health.
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Evaluating the effects of The Jing Method™ on Stress, Anxiety and Depression In Adults with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. I originally trained as a nutritionist, specialising in gut health in 2017. This training was one of the highest levels of qualification with a 3 year diploma including a year of bio-medicine. I have been a massage therapist since 2019 and I specialise in the treatment of chronic pain and supporting stress. In my clinic, I work mostly with stressed individuals that have a range of chronic pain from headaches, fibromyalgia and digestive issues such as irritable bowel syndrome. My work focuses on the support nutrition, massage and mindfulness has on the body, the gut and the gut-brain connection. What is the Study for? In 2022, I embarked on an advanced qualification to further my interest and career in supporting pain and stress: the BTEC Level 6 in Advanced Clinical and Sports Massage offered by Jing Advanced Massage. This course is currently the highest level of education a manual therapist can achieve in the UK. The study is overseen by experts in the field of Musculoskeletal Pain, Education, Sports Science and Psychology. As part of the BTEC, we are given an opportunity to design and carry out a study into the effects of clinical massage wellness programmes. This will go towards a growing body of work supporting the effectiveness of massage, sometimes these studies go on to be published. I have chosen to investigate the effects of the stress and pain advanced massage protocol on irritable bowel syndrome symptoms.  Do you match the criteria? I am looking for adults; any gender/non binary/trans welcome, who are over 18 years old and experience the following: Irritable Bowel Syndrome diagnosis - this can be any of the 3 - IBS-C (constipation) IBS-D (diarrhoea) or IBS-M (Mixed) alongside: Stress Anxiety Low mood/depression OR suspected long-term undiagnosed irritable bowel syndrome including the following: Abdominal pain/cramping - often worse after eating Bloating feeling of fullness Diarrhea/constipation and fluctuation of the 2 often combined with Mucus Wind/flatulence/excessive gas Digestive Issues alongside: Stress Anxiety Low mood/depression Consider the following questions: How long have you had your symptoms? How often do you experience these symptoms? Do you have any other symptoms, such as weight loss, rectal bleeding, or anemia? Have you had any recent infections or illnesses? Do you have a family history of digestive disorders? Excluding: New medication: taken for less than 12 weeks Any ongoing medical issue that is being investigated/medication which may affect well-being Any other major health conditions Other chronic digestive diagnosis/symptoms eg. Crohns, Celiac Disease 
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