Forward Head Posture & TMJD - Priya Mistry, DDS (the TMJ doc)

[@mel5929]

Thank you for this video. I had figured out that my TMJD symptoms are very much linked to how my neck is feeling and how long I've been sitting at my laptop. Lifting heavy items like furniture didn't help much either when I moved house.

[@theTMJdoc]

Yes! I’m glad you see the connection between your neck and jaw!

[@azaharia10]

YES! I have been waîting for you to make the video and now here it is. Trying to prevent a “C” Position so many times.

[@theTMJdoc]

great!

[@jayapatil6079]

Great informational Video on Forward Head Posture & TMJD. Thanks Dr. Priya.

[@theTMJdoc]

Thank you!!!

[@alexlibby5087]

I think I might have a problem with my right nostril due to breathing and an dramatic increase in sinus issues since a fall (to the face) 2 years ago. I guess I’m mouth breathing at night due to symptoms I wake up with and Im slouching w head forward a lot when I use to be complimented on my posture. Unfortunately doctors in my area either have no appointments available or not under my hmo. It’s like from sinuses to jaw to neck/traps I’m in so much discomfort+pain 😩😩 Your videos have helped me get some relief and a lot of information! ❤️

[@theTMJdoc]

Sorry to hear you’re going through this and best of luck to you! I’m glad you’ve found the videos helpful!

[@amnadilawar9921]

Thanks for precious information. I am also TMJ patient. I have also neck pain.

[@theTMJdoc]

You’re welcome!

[@patrickx9409]

I am doing PT and it is slowly helping. I need to work my serratus anterior to work my upper traps, to work my neck to eventually work my TMJ and maybe vice versa. I've had this problem for 1 year.

[@theTMJdoc]

Sorry to hear this!

[@고독한미식가-c9y]

Can poor posture cause excessive muscle contractions in the mouth, head, and neck? I have been suffering from excessive muscle tension for 17 years. Breathing also became unstable. In this case, do I need treatment to correct posture as well as find the stable position of the dental occlusion? sorry. I'm Korean, so I used a translator.

[@theTMJdoc]

Yes, poor posture can cause all of this! I would recommend working with a physical therapist to correct your posture as well as a skilled and experienced tmj dentist.

[@nukacola7700]

Hi Doc. I have two questions. I sometimes get out of nowhere these flare-ups where I can feel pain in my ear joint and get muscle spasm around my eye. It lasts no more than 2 seconds. Also, I can feel pressure around this joint or when I yawn. I have been dealing with these symptoms for over a year and I always thought its just my anxiety. But then I saw this video and that Forward Head Posture is totally me. question 1: Could these symptoms indicate TMJ/TMJD or rather anxiety. question 2: I also noticed with my symptoms that when I'm turning my head to the side it sometimes causes a flare-up of these symptoms so can head movement cause TMJ/TMJD flare up or something else that can cause that? btw love ur vids and greetings from Czechia ❤

[@theTMJdoc]

Hi there! Thank you for your kind words. Yes these symptoms could indicate tmjd. Head position and posture can affect symptoms.

[@lorerodri1]

Thanks Doc for sharing this video. So if I correct my head posture I could relief my TMJD ?

[@theTMJdoc]

If that’s one of the main causes then yes

[@АндрейМалышев-ц6е]

Thank you very much, very informative! I have a question, if you'll excuse me. If a person is engaged in some kind of physical activity, for example jogging, we have always been recommended to inhale through the nose and exhale through the mouth. How do you think this is correct?

[@theTMJdoc]

I think nasal breathing is still best for everything but it’s hard to nasal breathe only when running

[@maxime6221]

Could a forward head posture be caused by a malocclusion ? I am watching you from France. I really like your videos, it's amazing. Thank you for your work. Here, it's almost impossible to find a dentist able to treat tmj.

[@theTMJdoc]

Typically no it wouldn’t be caused by malocclusion alone. Thank you for your kind words 🙏🏼

[@mariafernandalopezmuro8347]

I am breathing through my nose and I am already taking physical therapy, is there any back belt or anything else that will help my posture? Thank you! I love your videos!

[@theTMJdoc]

I don't know of one that works effectively.

[@dereksmith4178]

Is there a TMJ specialist you could refer in the Orlando, FL area?

[@theTMJdoc]

No sorry! I don’t know anyone there

[@andrewgage3240]

Hi Priya, new subscriber here. Not sure if you have covered any of this in previous videos, but I have been dealing with on and off tingling in the face, more so on the left side from the jaw up to the eye brow and some in the cheek, right side more or less is fine. My jaw cracks when I rub near the joint and sometimes have pain when chewing, but this happens more on the right side. I've been to multiple doctors with no luck on why this is. Is this a tmd thing? I just shoveled part of my driveway and afterwards my left side of my face was nearly numb, thinking I was going to have a stroke. If this is tmd can you please send me in the right direction of one of your videos which may help alleviate these symptoms? There isn't a whole lot of pain, just anxiety and panic and it's really becoming a detriment to my mental well being. Thank you!

[@andrewgage3240]

I would also like to mention I am a mouth breather (have had a blockage in one nostril since I was a child and have trouble breathing through nose) and I do have a forward head posture, along with more postural issues as well I'm sure.

[@theTMJdoc]

I’m sorry to hear you’re going through this. This could be related to TMJD. We treat this successfully with orthotic therapy. Unfortunately there are no exercises or muscle releases that I’m aware of to easily alleviate your symptoms.

[@andrewgage3240]

Thanks so much for a response, it is really appreciated. I will look into orthotics and see if I can find treatment near me. It's been off and on for nearly two years now and it's such a hard thing to live with. Appreciate all the great videos (I've been watching all that may help understand my situation) and I hope you have a great day!

[@theTMJdoc]

@@andrewgage3240 thank you for your kind words and best of luck to you 🙏🏼

[@Peacefulbeing9]

Hi Dr. I have right DDwoR but not left side. Frm then I started sleeping on back and sometimes on left side but not on right n stomach side. Can I sleep on left side Dr?

[@theTMJdoc]

I really don’t feel comfortable answering without examining you in person.

[@mirasacallixte9212]

I find all your videos helpful for our TMJ issues because of the way you recapitulate your explanatories to make us understand, anyway I have a query concerning my TMJ problems. I have wisdom teeth pain and TMJD, what have I to do ? 2 weeks ago, I have been using antidepressant drugs but still there is no improvement

[@theTMJdoc]

Sorry to hear this but I can't advise you over the internet and without examining you in person.

[@chandnee]

Thanks. Besides this informative video there is one more thing berry cute that I like ...your jhumkay 👍

[@theTMJdoc]

thank you!

[@Ridhii19]

Very helpful information thank you doctor, you're looking very pretty 😁💜🧿✨

[@theTMJdoc]

Thank you!

[@RobustArid379]

Does this help me with jogging for breathing techniques? I was wondering why i lean forward and its not a sexy look.

[@theTMJdoc]

yes, it likely will but I would definitely recommend seeing an ENT to see if you have a nasal obstruction that's preventing you from breathing through your nose.

[@rachelsanelli3482]

Love your videos, always so helpful and informative!

[@theTMJdoc]

Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@simo-dv5xk]

Forward head posture will also put pressure on cervical discs and over time cause herniation.

[@theTMJdoc]

Yes

[@suzannenuckols1252]

Hi Doc, Thanks for the info. Been having problems since August of 2021. Physical therapy starts next week. Already been fitted with the mouth guard which has helped but I want to clench down on it. Popping and clicking has decreased unfortunately the crunching sounds remains and occasionally now feeling of rubbing bone when bite down to chew . Fingers crossed PT helps and continuing to watch your videos thanks so much

[@theTMJdoc]

You're welcome and best of luck to you!

[@SunitaNigamm]

Dear doctor, im in a fix. I have a forward head posture and TMJ disc displacement issue. But as i do the chin tucks to improve my posture, I get terrible TMJ Pain and when i do not do the tucks, im fine but my forward head posture tends to progress. How can i get out of this vicious cycle? Please help

[@theTMJdoc]

I'm sorry but I really can't help you without further questions and discussion. if you'd like, you can email my office to set up a zoom meeting with me. [e-mail]

[@SunitaNigamm]

@@theTMJdoc ok thanks🙏

[@MinoxMLBB220]

hi doctor, if I solved my forward head posture, the ear itch caused by trigger point of tmj/ tmjd can be recovered too? Been working too much lately T T

[@theTMJdoc]

Not necessarily. The ear symptoms can be difficult to resolve.

[@MinoxMLBB220]

@@theTMJdoc is it suggested to consult therapist? Doing exercise like 6x6 for tmj and chin tuck to fix forward head posture can't resolve the issue completely?

[@theTMJdoc]

@@MinoxMLBB220I dont know if it will. Ear itching is not a symptom I see often

[@MinoxMLBB220]

@@theTMJdoc it is abit complicated to describe, it looks like a dull achiness in the ear, more like symptom u described in the (stuffy ears) video, discomalleolur ligament or lateral pterygoid muscle related + jaw slight clicking/ popping sound, the only available treatments are with the 3 ways stated in that videos?

[@theTMJdoc]

@@MinoxMLBB220 those are the treatment methods I use and even then we can only resolve stuffy ears 80% of the time, not always

[@zackzack50]

hallo Doc, thanks for your videos, you are the best on KZbin who talks about TMJ, I have one question, do you think there is a relation between Covid and TMJ ?

[@theTMJdoc]

Hi and thank you! Please watch this video! COVID 19 & TMJ Disorders - Priya Mistry, DDS (the TMJ doc) #headaches #lockedjaw #jawpain kzbin.info/www/bejne/eme2cpaaidOXgq8

[@harshithnagula5102]

can u do 1 video about brain fog how to reduce please ??

[@theTMJdoc]

yes!

[@AM2K2]

Do I mouth breathe because my head is forward or is my head forward because I mouth breathe?!

[@theTMJdoc]

Usually head forward because you mouth breathe.

[@luqmanali5474]

Watching from pakistan

[@theTMJdoc]

Thank you!

[@alfredogarcia-dx8ix]

she telling us to go to all the various specialist like we all rich or something lol

[@theTMJdoc]

I’m telling you the solutions that I know of. You don’t have to pursue them if it’s not in your price range.