TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint. It is a joint that connects the skull and the jaw, allowing movement of the jaw. There is one such joint on each side, right and left.
Tightness in the muscles that control the TMJ is almost always something I’ve linked to stress, frustration, and/or anger. These emotions can come as a complete surprise to the sufferer, however once the cause of the causes is found, usually events in life, then using EFT to release the memory of these events from the jaw muscles can have an effect. liberating effect. Slowly but surely, the muscles can begin to relax, releasing the tension from the TMJ and its associated problems. Sometimes this happens in a magical session, but this is the exception to the rule.
Although the medical point of view is that the cause of TMJ disorder can be due to genetics, injury, arthritis (wear and tear, caused in my opinion by overly tense jaw muscles, due to emotional factors causing teeth grinding ), or simply an unknown mystery, time and time again, EFT practitioners find that when the associated emotional trauma is released, the condition is alleviated or may even disappear entirely.
One such example arrived in my inbox recently. I have changed the wording, even though I have permission to post, to protect my source. Here’s what my EFT-zine reader said, more or less: “I’ve had a TMJ disorder for several years. It started with teeth grinding at night, when I had a very stressful job and couldn’t switch off my mind at night.. I also have adrenal exhaustion, fibromyalgia and stomach problems. I am so dizzy with this ear congestion as a result of TMJ problem. Please can you give me a free script to help?”
Clearly, with adrenal exhaustion and other symptoms, there is a large element of stress that is somehow trapped in the body. With EFT, we call up this stuck energy and release it with a special blend of release writing and acupressure. If you are new to EFT, you can download a procedure manual from many practitioners’ websites, along with safety guidelines and best practices, so you can follow the suggestions in this article.
This is a case to work with for an experienced EFT practitioner who can safely, gradually and safely release the stuck energy left in the body by all the work stress all those years ago. If this is not available to you, here is a script that I think will be safe to use.
Setup: “Even though I have this stress from that job stored in my jaw muscles, I’ve held onto it for all these years, I want to let it go.”
Reminder: “This job stresses my jaw muscles and everything they stand for.”
Repeat the above for 15 minutes a day for 6 weeks, without the use of numbers. As you tap, if you feel tears, fear, anger, or sadness, simply continue tapping on all the points you like to use, over and over, without words, until you feel calmer and more in control. Play this way for as long as you need. So congratulate yourself for having the courage to publish this issue.
I assume you have already tapped for jaw tension, to no avail. If you have not already done so, please also add the following daily procedure. First, rate the tension in your jaw on a scale of 10 to 0, where 10 is the highest and 0 is not there. Keep playing the following until the voltage drops to the lowest possible number for that day. Repeat this procedure daily for 6 weeks. Actually, you can repeat it as many times a day as you like, and I only suggest once a day in case you don’t have time to do more tapping.
Setup: “Even though I have this jaw tightness, I just want to feel better.”
Reminder: “This tension in my jaw.”
TMJ disorder can be alleviated, like many other conditions, by releasing the associated emotional stalemate. Try this protocol, wait 6 weeks, and see how you feel.
