TMJ Massage Therapies quiz 2

Name

First Name

Last Name

Please complete all sections.

List 6 treatment options for TMJ Dysfunction:

Why are jaw pain sufferers often given a splint or mouth guard to wear at night?

Why is Meditation, Mindfulness and Self-Care often prescribed for jaw pain sufferers?

Describe Fascia in your own words:

What are the two main components of fascia?

What is the largest sensory organ in the body?

What structure does Fascia surround in the body?

Please tick all relevant:

Cells

Muscles

Bones

Nerves

Blood Vessels

What happens when fascia is decompressed, dehydrated and loaded with debris and toxins?

It becomes restricted

It feels tight

It feels tense

All of the above

What is Myofascial Release?

What does MYO stand for in Myofascial Release?

Describe 1 of the reasons why it is thought our jaw could be connected to our hips:

Who conducted the study in 2009 showing that Myofascial Release of the TMJ significantly increased range of motion in the hip joints? Additionally, it showed that voluntarily clenching the jaw reduced hip joint mobility for all subjects.

What do you find most fascinating about the connection between the jaw and our emotions?

What is Tinnitus?

What are the three main theories behind why TMJ Dysfunction may cause or amplify the symptoms of tinnitus?