Controlling TMJ

According to Richard Hoff in a seminar called Wrapped Up in Fascia – The TMJ Connection” that I attended in January 2013 TMJ or TMD Syndrome is an umbrella term covering acute or chronic inflammation of temporomandibular joint which connects the mandible to the skill. This disorder and resultant dysfunction can result in significant pain and impairment. There are a …

Myofascial Release

The term myofascial release is derived from the Latin words myo (muscle) and fascia (or elastic band). Massage therapists and chiropractors liken the stretching of muscles and ligaments to the stretching of an elastic band. I use myofascial release as a gentle therapy, consisting of a mixture of light stretching and massage work. I will apply hands-on-massage strokes in order …