Do you grind or clench your teeth at night? Are you currently using a mouth guard, or have you been told that you may eventually need one? Do you experience ringing in the ears, either constant or intermittent? If you grind or clench your teeth you may also experience pain with chewing or hear a popping noise when your mouth opens or closes. Often, headaches, neck and shoulder pain can occur. More and more dentists are realizing Craniosacral Therapy can be a missing piece to a successful dental procedure. CranioSacral treatment can be effective for treating hypertonicity (continual increase in the muscle tension) in the soft tissue which directly impacts the position of the temporomandibular joints (TMJ) or malocclusion (misalignment [...]
When your muscles ache, whether because it is the day after a tough workout or because you experience some chronic orthopedic pain, it can be difficult to accomplish your daily tasks. When all you can focus on is the desire for pain relief, finding a method for managing that pain that works for you is critical. While some muscle and joint ailments may eventually require the aid of an orthopedic surgeon, there are also some other methods you may wish to consider first. Depending on the type of pain you are experiencing, one of these approaches could work for you. 1) Heat therapy. According to Healthline, the use of heat is one of the most efficient ways to combat chronic [...]


