All my stress seems to go into my jaw. I've tried Indian head massage, flotation, yoga, reflexology, accupuncture etc etc. I can relax everything else but not my jaw. It started when my partner set up his own business about 3yrs ago with all the financial uncertainty, and though I'm not worried about that anymore, the jaw problem carries on. I get headaches because of it and it's generally a big pain - always there. Any tips? (I have M.E so can't do any jumping around!)
2006-10-29 21:42:55 · 13 answers · asked by Hairy 2 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
I have ME too. You have to change your whole attitude to life. Think positively about everything. List all the negative things in your life right now (on paper if the brain allows) and then write the positive alternative.
Eg: Negative I can't afford a pint tonight!
Positive: Have I the price of a half-pint?
2006-10-29 21:45:20 · answer #1 · answered by knoWall 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try supporting your jaw in the palms of both hands with the fingers placed on the side of your face and your elbows on the table, with your mouth slightly open try to force your bottom jaw down but prevent it from opening with your hands. Only do this for a few seconds at a time as you will feel some discomfort but with practise you should find that the jaw muscles will relax. I must stress that i am not medically trained but had a similar problem myself and this exercise seemed to help.
2006-10-29 22:04:33 · answer #2 · answered by ed88 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try ibuprofen cream or gel - I used to have a problem with my jaw and that helped it a bit (I could hardly open my mouth for 2 years and eventually had an opporation to fix it) - I found the gel worked better but doesn't get fully absorbed into your skin so peels off later in the day - very anoying when it's on your face! - you should try out some to find the best for you.
2006-10-29 21:47:45 · answer #3 · answered by Cathy :) 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know what M.E. is, but I know what you are talking about with the tight jaw
this may sound silly, but it works for me, because like you, my stress goes to the jaw
I wiggle my jaw from left to right and all around. it stretches just like you would want to stretch any tight muscle
then after a few seconds or minute of that i simply let it hang open for a bit and even breath out of my mouth so that i know i'll leave it open, hanging loose.
of course i look silly and try to do it when no one is around, but find myself doing it at work. when someone asks what the hell is wrong with me, i tell them I'm trying to pop my ears or something,
the tight jaw things draws in too many jokes
2006-10-29 21:53:44 · answer #4 · answered by BIZ Z 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What helps me when I experience this problem is clenching my teeth extra-tight and then letting go - this relaxes the muscles for a while, then you may want to do it again. takes only a second and noone will notice! also, have you tried massaging the muscles around your cheekbones and towards your ears? generally, i'd try to find out what makes your so tense or you'll only be fighting the symptoms. all the best!
2006-10-29 22:00:44 · answer #5 · answered by new-in-town 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YOu should try homeopathy! It's safe with no side effects. Take
Sulphur 1m, Nux Vomica 1m (sulphur in morning, Nux in night)
Cina 200
pulsatilla 200
Get them prepared in pills from any homeopathy clinic near you.
Take 5-7 pills from each daily keeping at least a difference of 20-30 minutes between two medicines
2006-10-30 00:07:45 · answer #6 · answered by Helping Hand 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try sleeping with a thin mouth guard in... this will help relieve some of the tension and can actually train your jaw not to clench. THis happened to me a few years ago, and when I slept with the mouthguard in, I got better in about 2 weeks and didn't have to use it anymore. I have been fine since then. It sounds silly...I thought my Dr. was crazy when he told me about it...but it really worked!
2006-10-30 04:13:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hypnotherapy is good for both. If you get a good therapist they will teach you relaxation techniques whilst in hypnosis. This will help you with both your M.E. and your clenched jaw.
The secret with most alternative therapies is to find a qualified practitioner that you are comfortable with, try a few of the links below.
2006-10-30 04:08:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, according to tales from our grandparents, they say that certain herbs do have a magical effect.Try to look at the ingredients of potions.You will notice that most of those recipes require a pinch or a leaf of a certain herb.Themagical effect just lies on it, and that cannot be explained..
2006-10-30 00:21:27 · answer #9 · answered by London-England- 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have the same problem, i asked my doctor out of curiosity and he said suck on a sour sweet, i did at first it was really hard but within minuets they were relaxed
2006-10-29 21:46:25 · answer #10 · answered by inkthebrain 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋