Jaw (TMJ) Pain & Facial Massage
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is located at the base of the
skull in front of the ear and connects the lower jaw (mandible) to the upper
jaw (maxilla). The mandible sits against an indentation in the skull, with a
protective cartilaginous disc between the two bones. This is a HARD
working joint in constant motion all day, talking, eating and often at night
with repetitive grinding and clenching patterns, often due to stress.
The TMJ
is held in place by ligaments originating from different parts of the head and
neck and the muscles connecting to those ligaments link throughout the body.
Think of it as a puppet with strings attached, so if one area is pulled out of
alignment, it can affect many parts of the body as far away as our
hips.
There are many reasons for this joint to be adversely affected and
the surrounding muscles and fascia will become sore and inflamed, causing
numerous problems: face pain, limited opening and movement of the jaw, discomfort
radiating up to the head and down to the neck and shoulders, headaches, migraines,
feeling of blockage in the throat, sinus discomfort, pain behind the eyes, dizziness,
tinnitus, poor balance, clicking and popping of the joint. The World Health
Organisation estimates that 1 in 4 people suffer from TMJ pain and women are
affected much more than men.
My TMJ Massage Therapy is aimed at relieving the delicate
tissues of the myofascia and underlying muscles that support this joint. It is
a gentle and carefully targeted massage from the shoulders up to the temples, aimed
at releasing tension by applying gentle pressure to the muscle fibre knots and
subtle myofascia manipulation. Indian scalp massage can be added onto the end of
the therapy to completely relax the whole head.
It is important to understand
that this treatment cannot alleviate problems from fractures, arthritis, disc
attrition, cancers of the neck and underlying problems with the teeth.
PLEASE NOTE - I do not use oils for the TMJ therapy or Indian scalp
massage, but I may - with your consent - use a little aromatherapy oil on the
forehead. Part of the TMJ massage involves using a carefully placed finger
inside the mouth, cross infection protocols will be observed and I will be
using a latex-free glove to do so.
The TMJ therapy takes 45 minutes (£75) and a course of three is
recommended but I will always respect your needs and budget. The treatment can
be extended to one hour to encompass Indian Head Massage (£100).
Deborah Ryan's offering on weekday evenings, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays - please use the form below to contact Deborah to ascertain the best time for you.
If you would like to access the Women Supporting Women Fund to subsidise this session, find more details here.
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The first New Mama & Parent One-stop Drop-in of the New Year is happening this Tuesday - in conjunction with @tufnellparkparents
This is a free session from 10.30am - 12.30pm where you can get support from:
⭕ A Baby-wearing Consultant
⭕ A Sleep Consultant
⭕ An Infant Weaning Expert
⭕ A Motherhood Lifeline Therapist
⭕ A Women's Health Physio
⭕ A Lactation & Infant Feeding Consultant
You can also learn more with enjoy some activity tasters from:
⭕ A Mindfulness in Motherhood Practitioner
You can find out more via our bio - spread the word and we'll see you there.
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#sleepconsultant
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#nw517 hours ago
At our next Acupuncture Collective (2pm to 8pm Monday 20th January) Sophie and Dr Sunila are focusing on how acupuncture can support us through hormonal change... book via our bio.
Perimenopause and menopause can be a surprise to many of us.
The good news is, that for most of us, once ideas of self-care, nutrition, exercise and HRT options have been given some attention, there’s a very good chance we'll feel better than ever.
And guess what?
Yes, you’re right, acupuncture is one of the best forms of self-care for women, especially during hormonal turbulence.
And what better time to have a health reboot! January of course.
In Chinese philosophy, Winter is the most Yin time of the year - characterised as the passive female principle of the universe, sustaining and associated with earth, dark, and cold.
The perimenopausal time of life is when your boat can be severely rocked.
The symptoms can be slight or debilitating, it's different from person to person. This is because our hormonal balances are unique. When our hormonal levels start to significantly change, usually sometime in our 40s, we may or may not be prepared for the physical, mental and emotional impact.
Generally, these feelings could be described as ‘bleurgh'.
Common symptoms include:
⭕️ Hot flushes
⭕️ Night sweats
⭕️ Vaginal dryness and discomfort during sex
⭕️ Difficulty sleeping
⭕️ Low mood or anxiety
⭕️ Reduced sex drive (libido)
⭕️ Problems with memory and concentration
⭕️ Backache
⭕️ Stiff joints
⭕️ Irregular periods
Acupuncture will help get to the root cause of symptoms.
Primarily,we look at how we can nourish your Kidney energy. In Chinese Medicine, Kidneys are associated with our life battery, bones and attitudes to risk and fear and levels of anxiety.
By balancing this meridian, we can help calm anxiety, night sweats, and hot flushes, helping bring more restful sleep.
What Exactly is the Acupuncture Collective?
You'll have a 15 minute 1:1 consultation with Dr Sunila or Sophie, in the privacy of our treatment room. Then move into our zen group area, with 3 beds separated by curtains, for 30 minutes of treatment.
Find out more and book via our bio3 days ago
As she returns from maternity leave, we’re absolutely delighted to have Anna Lawton, of @bumps_births_babies back with us.
An expert in all things perinatal, she is bringing both baby massage and weaning sessions to Moon in the near future – find out more via our bio.
Over to Anna 👇
Having worked with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers for a long time, and managing a nursery setting; it was always clear to me how much these early years mattered.
Watching how much they grow and change in the first few weeks and months, and understanding how important the attachments they have and the experiences they go through always fascinated me.
However, until I had children myself, I had no idea of the huge transformational experience that pregnancy, birth, and parenthood itself can bring. The importance of ‘mothering the mother’, and holding new parents in as much love and support as we give new babies, suddenly became very clear to me.
With the conflicting information and unnecessary stress and guilt out there, I knew I wanted to empower expecting and new parents to make sense of it all, and find their own confidence.
I have done extensive training as a birth doula, an antenatal educator, a hypnobirthing teacher, a postnatal and breastfeeding counsellor, a first aid trainer, a baby massage instructor, a sleep coach and more! I enjoy the constant learning and growing, finding new ways to help and support parents.
Taking strong evidence-based information into account, whilst helping people work out how that applies to their specific and individual circumstances, is an important feature of how I work.
At Moon I run hypnobirthing courses, baby massage classes, weaning workshops, and child health courses (with a paediatrician). Getting to know other local parents, and having a hot cuppa and a biscuit is a key part of the sessions 😋 ❤️
I also support women 1-2-1 during pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period, as well as running monthly coffee mornings in Muswell Hill.
I feel hugely privileged to be part of people’s journey at this transformative time, and can’t wait to meet more of you this year ❤️
Find out more about Anna and her offerings via our bio.5 days ago
This event is happening next Saturday, organised by @ukwomensmarch
Their statement resonates with many conversations had over the last few days, weeks, months and years.
With the inauguration, on 20th January, of a 'leader of the free world', who is happy to "grab us by the pussy", and of whom a judge has said that allegations of rape were “substantially true" I'd say the timing is apt.
Thought you might want to know about it.6 days ago
