Releasing the Trapezius - Priya Mistry, DDS (the TMJ doc)

Hello Friends! This video is ALL about how to massage and stretch the Trapezius muscle the comfort of your own home. In this video, I demonstrate at-home self-massage techniques as well as stretches.
Timestamps:
3:30 - Self Massage #1
4:45 - Self Massage #2
5:34 - Stretch #1
6:50 - Stretch #2
If you're unfamiliar with TMJ Disorders, common signs and symptoms include but are not limited to: headaches, neck pain, jaw pain, ear-related concerns, shoulder pain, specific tooth pain, jaw joint noises, and/or episodes of the jaw locking or catching.
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This channel is all about TMJ disorders - what they are, how they manifest, what to do about them and how they relate to other issues that may be going unnoticed in the body such as tongue tie, sleep apnea, ADHD, and more! I will also be posting about being a dentist and a working mommy to two wonderful children. Thank you and I hope you enjoy my videos!

[@vlholla]

Wow, works like magic. I had a really bad neck pain from bad posture and doing these really helped. Thank you Doctor 🙏🏻

[@theTMJdoc]

So glad to help!! :). Don’t forget to Subscribe!

[@vlholla]

@@theTMJdoc already did :-)

[@andrey_tech]

Thanks a lot for the video from a person struggling with TMJ for a long time. Wish you all the best.

[@theTMJdoc]

You’re welcome! Check out my KZbin playlist “tmj exercises/muscle releases” for more of this type of video 😊

[@wastedwifi]

Instant relief with these techniques! Thanks Doc❗

[@theTMJdoc]

You’re so welcome! Don’t forget to Subscribe 😊🙏🏼

[@Cloud-Radio]

it was really helpful , got a lot of relief. thanks

[@theTMJdoc]

You’re welcome! Glad to help! Dont forget to Subscribe 😊🤍

[@sweetvuvuzela4634]

Good job sister keep up good work love from 🇬🇧

[@theTMJdoc]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@angies49]

Hi Dr Mistry, this video & others have been so helpful, thank you so much! I had my first TMJ flare four days ago and it's no kidding. I made an appointment w/a TMJ specialist, but it's in four days and I really needed to find more ways to manage the pain as ibuprofen and eating soft foods aren't taking it away. I truly appreciate how to stretches and I felt they're helping already! I was going to a chiropractor once or twice a month until last November due cervical radiculopathy and sinusitis. I have an office job, an under & cross bite, and use retainers at night. It seems she was helping things from escalating as now after a stressful couple of weeks this happened. I'm spending my whole afternoon watching your videos as I really want to sleep tonight. I haven't had a goodnight's sleep since the onset. Thank you!

[@theTMJdoc]

Sorry to hear this! You can email my office to set up a zoom visit with me if you’d like - [e-mail]

[@angies49]

@@theTMJdoc Thank you!

[@dotcassilles1488]

I'd suggest using alternating hot and cold packs. 10 to 15 minutes at a time for each pack. For me most of the time heat helps with my TMJD (I've had since 1999). Try listening to meditation/hypnosis or sleep story videos here on KZbin. The calmer you can stay in life, even when the pain flares up, the less pain you will have and the shorter the duration of the flare. Reduce stress as much as you can, take time for yourself and give yourself a break when feeling tired or when the pain overwhelms you. Another thing that helped me was to have therapeutic ultrasound on my jaw joints and my temples and to get massages (or learn self massage) to release tension my body held onto. I hope you are able to find relief, Blessings, Dot

[@jayapatil6079]

Thanks for the information on Trapezius muscle Dr. Priya Mistry.

[@theTMJdoc]

You’re welcome!

[@necrocannibal_VR]

Thsnk you, i can really appreciate someone who is trying to help this excruciating condition. The hardest part in the videos ive watched so far is releasing the masseter. For some reason I can barely pinch it. It almost feels like bone. I tried to get relief by crushing it front to back and follow the pain almost to my ear in a spiral from the outside. Would give 2 days relief but is so painful i became reluctant. For some reason i can get relief three years later by a modified pec doorway stretch with a little modification of a side bend. What a complicated area! Thank you!

[@theTMJdoc]

You're welcome and I'm glad you found relief.

[@Motivatedmailman]

Thanks!

[@theTMJdoc]

You’re welcome!

[@vielkadiaz3612]

You’re a gem, Doc! 🤍

[@theTMJdoc]

Thank you!!

[@homeofdiys3022]

Really works like magic. Thank you soooooo much. I suffer from severe neck pain. This helped me

[@theTMJdoc]

you're welcome!

[@modancientwoman]

First found you on TikTok and now subscribed on KZbin. Excellent advice, jaw feels so much better now!

[@theTMJdoc]

Thank you and I'm so happy you're feeling better :)

[@robertbeacham6286]

I really didn’t know that I have that kind of jaw muscle !! Thank you so very much for this wonderful information !! I’ll do some exercises !! I love how you talk !! Your voice is so Heavenly !! I’m so proud of you for taking the time to tell us about this information !!

[@theTMJdoc]

Thank you for your kind words! 😊🙏🏼

[@AznDudeIsOn]

Thanks for this releasing series. I learned a lot about my physiology and in this case how to better engage my traps because now i better understand their structure

[@theTMJdoc]

You’re welcome!!

[@morganwaddington4980]

@@theTMJdoc thankyou for videos

[@jayapatil6079]

Thanks for the information on Trapezius muscle Dr. Priya.

[@theTMJdoc]

Thank you!

[@issacmarrujo563]

This saved my life TYSM! 🎉

[@issacmarrujo563]

I literally had to get steroid shots in the bottom because my trap nerves were so tight & knotted

[@theTMJdoc]

You’re so welcome! Don’t forget to Subscribe!

[@theTMJdoc]

@@issacmarrujo563 did the shots help?

[@issacmarrujo563]

@@theTMJdocsubscribed & on tiktok✔️. Shots helped but are only temporary answers. Your exercises are long - term solutions🍾

[@soraya7052]

Thank you so much Dr. Mistry. Your videos have been such a great help.

[@theTMJdoc]

You’re so welcome! Don’t forget to Subscribe!

[@gayleteodonno-wolfe2191]

Helped my neck so much!

[@theTMJdoc]

Great to hear! Don’t forget to Subscribe!

[@tanziatonninadia]

1st view,1st like,1st comment😁

[@theTMJdoc]

Thank you!!! Don’t forget to Subscrube! 😊💝

[@azaharia10]

Great video as always

[@theTMJdoc]

Thank you! 😊🙏🏼

[@cocoa575]

I just found your channel and I love it!

[@theTMJdoc]

Lovely! Don’t forget to Subscribe!!

[@abdikadirchief8706]

I liked it, following you from Kenya

[@theTMJdoc]

thank you!

[@dotcassilles1488]

Can u show these with your hair in a ponytail or up out of the way please? Blessings, Dot

[@theTMJdoc]

Sure, I can work on that for you! :)

[@Ridhii19]

Thank you doctor wonderful information 💜🧿

[@theTMJdoc]

You’re welcome!

[@dripler4033]

hey i have seen your comment in her various videos tooo.are you fine now?

[@AD-fb6qf]

Thank you so much Dr. Mistry!! I'll keep this saved!!! Question for you though, are there exercises you suggest NOT doing when you have trapezius and tmj issues? For example when I do some workouts such as simple arm circles they hurt my trapezius (maybe bc it is allways stressed due to tmjd)and I skip that one and others. I really want to work out but I don't want to aggravate the tmj and trapezius.

[@theTMJdoc]

Yes - I talk about this here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6vIeJqGop2CoJIsi=l97BjWn_2ed4_HcI

[@shabadpreet9005]

Thank you!

[@theTMJdoc]

You’re welcome!

[@kylewaddington1983]

Happy New Year from Kyle Waddington Australia

[@theTMJdoc]

Happy new year!

[@kristianmenjivar5154]

Thank you so much.

[@theTMJdoc]

You’re welcome!

[@williamwidjaja850]

hello indonesia, thank you america

[@theTMJdoc]

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[@cicic5340]

Thank you so much!! I saw that theragun released a new Theraface massager and was wondering if this would help as well or more along with your tips

[@chloevance5573]

I have it and it’s helped me tremendously. My upper cervical chiro did advise me not to use it on my neck as it can shift the vertebrae so just a heads up in case you have upper cervical problems like me.

[@theTMJdoc]

Where do you use it? Did you get the theraface?

[@theTMJdoc]

It could definitely help!

[@chloevance5573]

@@theTMJdoc I use it on my masseters, where I think? My medial pterogoid is, and basically all over my face because of how my bite is, my muscles are always overworking. I even have used it on my temporalis, but I accidentally gave myself with a haircut a couple times lol so I try to do that sparingly. I was using it on my occipital muscles which my chiro told me to stop doing. It helped but I don’t want to lose my progress from my upper cervical adjustments

[@chloevance5573]

And yes it’s the theraface. It was really expensive but to me it was worth every penny!!

[@1973sheki]

Hello Priya, I have 4 wisdom teeth extraction and got stitches on uper right part of jaw where wisdom tooth was removed and its been 2 weeks but i can't open my mouth more than 30 degrees. If I am trying to open its paining and goes near to the skull. Please advise

[@theTMJdoc]

Sorry you’re going through this but I cannot give you advice over the internet and without examining you in person.

[@1973sheki]

@@theTMJdoc ok no worries. But I tried some face massage with forefinger in mouth and thumb on cheek and I am getting relief. Thankyou

[@theTMJdoc]

@@1973sheki you’re welcome!

[@prabhuduttamangualnitrourkela]

Hello Doctor I am having Popping sound in right side of jaw with no pain What can be done to eliminate this sound?

[@theTMJdoc]

Please watch this video. It’s the only way I know of to effectively decrease or eliminate the sound. How I Treat TMJD - Priya Mistry, DDS (the TMJ doc) #tmjtreatment #holistic #health kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3eQnpykZtZlaq8

[@figobarcilona]

Hello doctor I am diagnosed with TMJ and now under going treatment for the same. I got my orthodic device 2 weeks back which has reduced the headache but I still have clicking sound in my right jaw Left jaw gets stuck while closing and it’s movement is not smooth it closes with clicking as if the joint is misplaced. Will this symptoms go away ?? This left jaw symptom was not there before I have started observing this since I had my TMJ treatment started ( since doctor relaxed my muscles before taking readings ) Will these all go away with the treatment ?

[@theTMJdoc]

I cannot tell you if this will go away over the internet and without examining you in person.

[@HolisticHealthAndLifeCoaching]

Thank you for another great video. Very helpful. What is your opinion about trigger points massage for TMJD, Dr Mistry?

[@theTMJdoc]

Trigger point massage or trigger point injections?

[@christianskrianz6127]

I have Occipital Neuralgia...and I LOVE IT :(

[@theTMJdoc]

Sorry to hear this!

[@christianskrianz6127]

@@theTMJdoc Thank you, ma'am! I take Pregabalin, Lamotrigin but nothing touches the nerve pain! Do you think tight neck muscles can be the culprit here?

[@akanshajain383]

Hi mam I am using orthotics from a month but cannot see even a small difference in pain. Is this normal?

[@theTMJdoc]

Have you had any adjustments? Where is your pain? Do you have an orthotic or a nightguard ?

[@clumsymiri]

Hello, thank you for your videos. I am experiencing jaw tremors with my TMD. I had for a long time crackling and popping to one day I couldn't close my teeth and then I noticed for the first time tremors which I still have and cannot control. I am in the process to get a splint, a small one to wear at night that only sits on the front teeth. Are tremors normal? Will they go? Thank you for your help

[@theTMJdoc]

I have seen tremors before. With the correct treatment they will go down drastically or go away completely.

[@clumsymiri]

Thank you so much, I was getting worried the tremors were connected to other possible conditions. Glad to hear it is a possible symptom of TMD. Hopefully they will go away with treatment. Take care and thank you again

[@theTMJdoc]

@@clumsymiri you’re welcome and best of luck to you!

[@clumsymiri]

❤​@@theTMJdoc

[@parism5212]

Hi dr. is botox injection good and safe to relief TMJ symptoms for example headaches ? Any risks or side effects ?

[@theTMJdoc]

Please watch this video for more information on Botox and TMJd :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIicmoCgqLF-nsU

[@parism5212]

@@theTMJdoc , thank you so much. Appreciate it ❤ 🙏

[@theTMJdoc]

@@parism5212 you’re welcome!

[@alisaharris1381]

Sorry one more question is it Supposed to hurt while stretching the neck to relieve the tension how often do I do this to get proper motion and relief from head pressure

[@theTMJdoc]

It can hurt when stretching, yes. I can’t really tell you how often to do this without examining you in person. Have you seen a physical therapist?

[@DJMOBILES1]

Hello doctor yj care clinic south korea claims TMJ might be due to change in spine is it true

[@theTMJdoc]

Yes!

[@DJMOBILES1]

Do you treat this conditions also

[@theTMJdoc]

@@DJMOBILES1 I work with upper cervical chiropractors and PRI Physical Therapists to get my patients the best results

[@rahul28ish]

My MRI report of jaw: date: 25/6/22, Mumbai, India. Normal anteroposterior and mediolateral location of both TM joint discs is seen in closed mouth position with reduction in the open mouth position. Anterolateral subluxation of mandibular condyles is seen on mouth opening. Mild increased signal is seen within intermediate zone of disc bilaterally. The condylar articular surface show flattening, without erosions. No joint diffusion seen on either side. Complaints: Jaw spasm, pain, neck, shoulder pain, tinnitus sound…using dental guard since 20 days, took medications prescribed by MD oral radiologist Dentist. did physio also. No relief yet. Help.

[@Li11yWhite]

How old are you?

[@rahul28ish]

@@Li11yWhite 28....this issue started bcoz in college days i did some exercises from KZbin for jawline. I think i did extra. Initially i had only discomfort in college days but nowadays it has resulted in all spasm and pains.

[@theTMJdoc]

Sorry to to hear this!

[@rahul28ish]

@@theTMJdoc i am watching your many videos..can u give me any suggestions to improve my situation

[@theTMJdoc]

@@rahul28ish I’m sorry but I cannot give suggestions over the internet and without examining you in person

[@poorvathakral5563]

Hello doctor, Can tmj pain be permanently treated without trimming of wisdom teeth (By using only massage therepies)

[@theTMJdoc]

It can be treated conservatively and successfully with orthotics, myofascial release, and jaw manipulation

[@poorvathakral5563]

@@theTMJdoc I am using acrylic cutomised splints which are adjusted from time to time and now by bite is almost set. But I have to use splint to prevent pain. My doctor is telling me to either removing wisdom teeth or trimming. Should I go for doctor recommendation to further become independent from splint.Please tell me.

[@theTMJdoc]

@@poorvathakral5563 I cannot make recommendations for treatment over the internet and without examining you in person. Sorry

[@markkelly4983]

Hi Are these stretches safe to do if you have osteoarthritis in the neck?? Thank you

[@theTMJdoc]

I would definitely check with a physical therapist or your PCP.

[@ChrisYoung-th9hw]

I can't seem to find the PDF on your website, which tab is it under?

[@theTMJdoc]

It’s at the bottom of this page - tmjdentaldoc.com/

[@cryptowithjatin9403]

Hey mam i chew a lot of gum in past that make my masseter big in size and look very bad can i reduce it naturally is there any way to reduce it without any medical procedure and how much time it take

[@theTMJdoc]

I don’t know any way to reduce the masseter besides Botox

[@hunterm8643]

Look into "mewing" and orthotropics and correct oral posture and you should find what you're looking for

[@theTMJdoc]

@@hunterm8643mewing usually results in a larger masseter, not a smaller one.

[@hunterm8643]

@@theTMJdoc ah I assumed mewing was just proper oral posture and it would just balance everything out 😅

[@theTMJdoc]

@@hunterm8643 mewing aggressively will make the masseters bigger :)

[@alisaharris1381]

Hi Dr hope all is well. TMJ is really bad for me . Learning this excerise want to know if the Direction of the neck in the head will eventually relieve the tension in my head that makes me feel off-balance

[@alisaharris1381]

It’s pretty scary when I feel this tension. When I move my bottom jaw forward I get relieve from my eye pressure and head pressure under skull. Can I get therapy can you do stuff and feel better?

[@theTMJdoc]

It likely won’t help with the off balance feeling. You can watch this video to see how I treat tmjd (including the off balance sensation). How I Treat TMJD - Priya Mistry, DDS (the TMJ doc) #tmjtreatment #holistic #health kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3eQnpykZtZlaq8

[@alisaharris1381]

I will next week

[@rd7724]

Dr. Priya, My C1 is always moving outta place towards the right. My pain is always on my right. Not always my jaw but behind my ear and headaches on right. I see a chiro I just want to do something to prevent the misalignment of the C1. I do have a day and night orthotic for my tmj under the treatment of a TMJ doctor. Why my C1?

[@theTMJdoc]

Are you getting your orthotic adjusted immediately after your C1 is adjusted?

[@bluewan659]

Hi I wash my teth eyery day but I have a bad breathe🤮 what can I can do for it?

[@theTMJdoc]

Do you scrape/scrub your tongue?

[@bluewan659]

@@theTMJdoc yes but is not for that

[@theTMJdoc]

@@bluewan659 then I suggest you see your dentist.

[@rajeshnagula8196]

Madam iam wearing spilnts. Now 2weeks.. my symptoms almost same nothing diffrence.. Spilnts really help to treat tmd?? Spintls.and. Orthics same??

[@theTMJdoc]

A splint is not necessarily the same as an orthotic unfortunately

[@homeofdiys3022]

Plzz suggest some pillows for neck pain. I am a female of age 29 yrs, height 5feet, weight 55 kgs. I have a narrow space when I sleep on pillow. I mean I can't use the normal cervical pillow which are available in market bcz it tilts my head a little bit causing me more discomfort

[@theTMJdoc]

I'm sorry but I don't have a recommendation for a pillow.

[@hugehpy1261]

Hey is tmj always related to pain? Or it can be without the pain

[@ChardeeMacdennis339]

I think it can be without pain for a while.... like years even. But as you age and you’ve been doing it for so long (clenching or bruxing) it starts to cause pain. I’ve had TMJ for as long as I can remember. Didn’t start causing me pain until my late 30s....

[@hugehpy1261]

@@ChardeeMacdennis339 ummm so how could i be sure that i have tmjd

[@theTMJdoc]

It can be without pain.

[@theTMJdoc]

@@hugehpy1261 what are your symptoms?

[@hugehpy1261]

@@theTMJdoc so i dont know but recently i got this temple vein visible all the time. So someone online told me it could be due to tmjd. And also i recently got braces can this be related.

[@user-zk8ck3my3l]

Any tmj specialist in Maryland?

[@theTMJdoc]

Sorry not that I know of

[@user-zk8ck3my3l]

@@theTMJdoc can you do any tele health appointments for people out of state? It is hard to get a clear answer between doctors and dentists on what to do, even what tests you need etc. Maybe if i knew more i could then ask about specific things for treatment close to me. There is a lot of mixed info and a lot if try this most expensive thing that could make you worse, first, then we will test and find the cause. (I know tmj is not easy also).. i dont want to waste money and time being scammed or made worse.

[@theTMJdoc]

@@user-zk8ck3my3l yes you can email [e-mail] to set up a zoom meeting with me :)

[@gamertjecool]

Ow, this hurts my fingers ^^'

[@theTMJdoc]

I don’t know of a gentler way to do this

[@hasmukhbhaipatel4623]

Solution of TMJ Problem After Radiation In India

[@theTMJdoc]

Great!

[@rishabhbamrara1666]

Hi doctor. I have TMJD on the left side. I have been provided with a removable Splint for lower jaw. But there is no relief even after 1.5 months. Is widom tooth extraction an option for relief in pain ?

[@theTMJdoc]

No I would not consider that good option for pain relief from tmjd. In fact, staying open for long periods of time will likely exacerbate the issue.

[@rishabhbamrara1666]

@@theTMJdoc Also if you can advise if there are any other methods or way other than Splint as its not showing any effect. Which types of treatment are there for tmjd?

[@theTMJdoc]

@@rishabhbamrara1666 please watch this video and lmk if you have any questions! How I Treat TMJD - Priya Mistry, DDS (the TMJ doc) #tmjtreatment #holistic #health kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3eQnpykZtZlaq8