| Description |
106 pages ; 21 cm |
| Contents |
Woes of TMJ -- Lockjaw for how long? -- Trust the process -- Understanding the jaw -- Understanding pain -- Direct causes of jaw pain -- Preventing direct causes of jaw pain -- Indirect causes of jaw pain -- Preventing indirect causes of jaw pain -- TMJ pain management -- Challenges to managing pain -- Moving forward. |
| Summary |
"Does painful jaw clicking and popping make it difficult for you to eat normally? When you have chronic clicking, popping, or pain in your jaw, it can make everything that much more difficult. It is already hard enough deciding what to make for dinner, but even worse when nothing sounds good because it is too painful to eat anything other than soup or pasta. And it's not just eating— severe pain in your jaw can also affect your sleep, ability to talk, and overall ability to function. This severe jaw pain can make life seem unbearable. Luckily, there are techniques out there to not only manage your current pain, but to also prevent future flare-ups. Finally, you can live your life without worrying about your TMJ symptoms. In TMJ is Ruining My Life, author and pharmacist Chelsea Liebowitz will guide you through: understanding your jaw anatomy and what happens when it hurts; knowing the difference between acute and chronic pain, as well as how to treat each one; determining the possible causes for your jaw pain; and learning pain management techniques to help prevent painful flare-ups. Read TMJ Is Ruining My Life now to start managing your intolerable jaw pain, and take back your life!" -- Description provided by publisher. |
| Subject |
Temporomandibular joint -- Diseases.
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Jaws -- Diseases.
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Pain -- Treatment.
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| ISBN |
9781950367603 (paperback) |
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1950367606 (paperback) |
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