How Do You Fix Breathing Problems Related To TMJ?
TMJ (or Temporomandibular Joint Disorder) is a jaw disorder that affects many Americans as a result of natural tooth movement and orthodontic work like braces and headgear. Symptoms of TMJ include jaw clicking, jaw pain, ear/neck/back pain, and problems breathing and eating properly. Step 1 If you are suffering from breathing problems and feel jaw tension or clicking, it may be a result of TMJ. As TMJ is sometimes aggravated by stress, some stress-relieving breathing exercises can relax your jaw back into place in order to breathe more freely. Step 2 Stick your tongue on the roof of your mouth, as far back as it can go. With your tongue in place, open your mouth as wide as it can go. Breathe in while your mouth is open. Be sure to breathe from your diaphragm. Repeat ten times. Step 3 Slowly let your jaw fall open as you breathe from your diaphragm. The air should weigh your mouth downwards as you breathe in and out. Repeat ten times. Step 4 Put two fingers on the hinge of each jaw (the
