[Noisebridge-discuss] Electromyography and Temporomandibular Joint Disorder

[Mark Cohen]

Or, you could just call your dentist and ask for a bite plate. They cost a couple hundred dollars and are proven to work...




On Apr 26, 2011, at 8:00 AM, Rameen wrote:

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> I've been having more temporomandibular joint problems than usual, and upon a little research found that the cause might be due to jaw clenching or 'Bruxism'. It hurts to use my jaw for anything other than breathing and talking and I've got a mild chronic headache. Probably some nerves for movement and sensation are being pinched...
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> There seem to be a range of treatments depending on the causes, and among many Wikipedia listed this one:
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> Nighttime EMG biofeedback (for instance by using a biofeedback headband) can be used to reduce bruxism and thus reduce or eliminate the ongoing nightly cycle of damage that contributes to the majority of TMJ disorder symptoms.
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> This could be exactly what I need.
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> If anyone has access to this, or any information on how I'd get my hands on one for a short while, please let me know! My face is in pain, and any help would be appreciated. 
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> (Also, it seems like this device could have a large number uses, such as inducing lucid dreaming, perhaps?)
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Mark Cohen
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