sunshine123
07-03-2003, 05:20 PM
I was at PT today and he gave me 3 exercises to do at home. I'll be doing each of them (100) times, 3X a day. YIKES!!!! He said If I don't do them that much, my bite will open up again. It closes up each time I'm there, but my muscles are so tight that they want to go back to where they were. So, I'll be very busy. I guess I'll be pretty sore too. Oh well, if it does the job I'll be happy. Sue
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Al4
07-03-2003, 05:34 PM
What types of exercises are these, Sunshine? Thanks. Alex
sunshine123
07-03-2003, 05:46 PM
Hi Al: I'm reading them off the sheet he gave me, so here goes. 1) Move your lower jaw to the right and left as shown with a tongue depressor between your teeth. Hold 2 seconds, 100 repetitions 3 X a day
2) With the glove under your chin, open your mouth. Gently stretch your mouth open. Hold 2 seconds, 100 repetitions, 3 X a day.
3) With the cotton roll between your back teeth as shown, please your fist beneath your chin and on top of the head. Push your lower jaw down, while resisting movement with your hands. Hold 2 seconds, 100 repetitions 3 X a day. I hope you can picture those.
I wonder if those are the same type exercises that others on the board have done? BTW, maybe you'd want to see my TMJ DDS in San Diego. He's very experienced, compassionate, and he's the only one out of 3 who has helped me. I'm not sure what his total cost is b/c I brought my x-rays to him from the first TMJ DDS who screwed up my bite. He has seen me several times and not charged extra for adjustments. The 2nd one I saw was going to charge $250 per adjustment after the first 6 visits. I had posted his name once before, but if you're interested, let me know. Sue
2) With the glove under your chin, open your mouth. Gently stretch your mouth open. Hold 2 seconds, 100 repetitions, 3 X a day.
3) With the cotton roll between your back teeth as shown, please your fist beneath your chin and on top of the head. Push your lower jaw down, while resisting movement with your hands. Hold 2 seconds, 100 repetitions 3 X a day. I hope you can picture those.
I wonder if those are the same type exercises that others on the board have done? BTW, maybe you'd want to see my TMJ DDS in San Diego. He's very experienced, compassionate, and he's the only one out of 3 who has helped me. I'm not sure what his total cost is b/c I brought my x-rays to him from the first TMJ DDS who screwed up my bite. He has seen me several times and not charged extra for adjustments. The 2nd one I saw was going to charge $250 per adjustment after the first 6 visits. I had posted his name once before, but if you're interested, let me know. Sue
shell389
07-03-2003, 05:52 PM
Wow Sue! I wish you the best with all that exercising. I guess if it really helps it will be worth it for you, but it sounds like alot. I will be thinking of you. Take care, Shell
sunshine123
07-03-2003, 06:04 PM
Thanks Shell. I just did one set of them and I'm exhausted. LOL. I can imagine what my face will feel like by tonight. Have a great weekend. Sue
TiffanyAnn
07-03-2003, 06:06 PM
Hi Sue:
Goodness...you will be exercising so much you will be doing them in your sleep which would be better anyway. :D I sure hope these exercises help you. It's alot but if they help they seem well worth all that effort. I hope you are feeling better these days.
Hugs,
Tiffany
Goodness...you will be exercising so much you will be doing them in your sleep which would be better anyway. :D I sure hope these exercises help you. It's alot but if they help they seem well worth all that effort. I hope you are feeling better these days.
Hugs,
Tiffany
sunshine123
07-03-2003, 06:12 PM
Hi Tiffany: It's great to hear from you. I'm not doing too bad, how about you? Pretty soon you'll be getting your splint. I'm praying for you. Have a great 4th.
Hugs,
Sue
Hugs,
Sue