While mewing, if I yawn or open my mouth, my lower jaw, almost without failure, will crack to some degree, sometimes more dramatic than others. Is this a sign of progress?
are you sure it's not your jaw? i wonder how a chin cracks
are you sure it's not your jaw? i wonder how a chin cracks
Yeah, sorry, it's my lower jaw, I'm not really thinking clearly.
This sounds like it could be TMJD, which I'm currently working on with a chiropractor and myofunctional therapist. But there are many avenues to correcting, as it has to do with dysfunction of the skull.
My chiropractor has come back from a weekend workshop (sponsored by FootLevelers orthotics, for which I'm skeptical, but already have them so meh), which focuses on correcting TMJD from the soles of the feet up.
Correcting my posture, having the orthotics (which I'm eventually going to try to phase out with exercises), dry needling into tendons, correct chewing, strengthening the tongue, breathing from diaphragm instead of chest, have all improved my TMJD. I only get clicking now when I chew really tough and large sized food or really work my jaw to try to see where I am.
All of this is to say, there are lots of ways to working on correcting TMJD, including endonasal release, palate expansion, etc. etc. But the theory for all is to relieve the joints and tendons from continued trauma, get the jaw to a more proper place, and give your condyles time to remodel to the new placement.
If you can't find a myofunctional therapist or NCR specialist, I would suggest searching for a professional who is aware of endonasal release as a way to treat TMJD, and getting an assessment. They're more likely to understand the effect the overall skull and body has on the jaw.
ALSO: Make sure you aren't clenching your teeth when mewing! Light contact is very important.
This sounds like it could be TMJD, which I'm currently working on with a chiropractor and myofunctional therapist. But there are many avenues to correcting, as it has to do with dysfunction of the skull.
My chiropractor has come back from a weekend workshop (sponsored by FootLevelers orthotics, for which I'm skeptical, but already have them so meh), which focuses on correcting TMJD from the soles of the feet up.
Correcting my posture, having the orthotics (which I'm eventually going to try to phase out with exercises), dry needling into tendons, correct chewing, strengthening the tongue, breathing from diaphragm instead of chest, have all improved my TMJD. I only get clicking now when I chew really tough and large sized food or really work my jaw to try to see where I am.
All of this is to say, there are lots of ways to working on correcting TMJD, including endonasal release, palate expansion, etc. etc. But the theory for all is to relieve the joints and tendons from continued trauma, get the jaw to a more proper place, and give your condyles time to remodel to the new placement.
If you can't find a myofunctional therapist or NCR specialist, I would suggest searching for a professional who is aware of endonasal release as a way to treat TMJD, and getting an assessment. They're more likely to understand the effect the overall skull and body has on the jaw.
So this is a problem? This only started happening after beginning mewing and CMC. The function of my lower jaw is not limited, it often feels good when these cracks happen and I feel like it's a sign of progression more than anything.
Ah, if it's more like a chiropractic release rather than a dysfunctional popping/crunching -- then it's possible that what you're doing is inducing a positive realignment when you yawn.
I have no idea if that's the case -- I'd still suggest an assessment by a professional. But in this case, I think a myofunctional therapist would be able to see if your mewing is done correctly, which would explain natural positive adjustments, or if there's something you're doing that is inducing dysfunction, and then how to correct.
You say the lower jaw is where the cracks originate. Can you describe more on where exactly you feel them? Is it almost inside your ears when you yawn (which would make sense to me as a positive release), or is it more of a crunching or slip/pop?
I get those releases in my ears, and much more frequently now that my posture has improved. I do believe it can be your body's way of adjusting throughout the day.
Ah, if it's more like a chiropractic release rather than a dysfunctional popping/crunching -- then it's possible that what you're doing is inducing a positive realignment when you yawn.
I have no idea if that's the case -- I'd still suggest an assessment by a professional. But in this case, I think a myofunctional therapist would be able to see if your mewing is done correctly, which would explain natural positive adjustments, or if there's something you're doing that is inducing dysfunction, and then how to correct.
You say the lower jaw is where the cracks originate. Can you describe more on where exactly you feel them? Is it almost inside your ears when you yawn (which would make sense to me as a positive release), or is it more of a crunching or slip/pop?
I get those releases in my ears, and much more frequently now that my posture has improved. I do believe it can be your body's way of adjusting throughout the day.
Well let me say that these cracks don't happen just while I'm yawning, though it did start out that way. Now, it'll happen when I open my mouth somewhat wide or when I'm chewing somewhat hard foods. I would best compare the release I get when it happens to that of cracking your knuckles, except where one can't constantly crack their knuckles, I can almost constantly induce this crack. I can feel the cracking happen externally if I place my fingers directly underneath my chin area.
It's also important to mention that while I'm getting my tongue in the proper position for mewing, I'll sometimes experience a slight pop in the same area.
My jaw cracks all the time but has reduced over the months. Don't worry about it and just focus on your mewing game.
I wouldn't say not worry about it -- I think it's legitimate thing to figure out. You can definitely go the route of krollic, continue, and reassess after a couple months. If it gets better, fantastic, you know you've been doing it right. If things get worse, then you have more information. Part of focusing on the mewing game to me is making sure that I'm doing things properly, and being more aware of my body.
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