An Effective TMJ
Non Surgical Treatment
Surgery is often presented as the only option for those with TMJ chronic pain, but this is a dangerously outdated perspective. The evidence suggest that the majority of TMJ surgeries are unnecessary. I offer an effective, evidence based, non-surgical treatment for TMJ.
TMJ non surgical treatments are effective.
Here’s the evidence.
If chronic back pain is pushing you towards TMJ surgery, it’s crucial to understand your outcomes. The evidence, which is substantial, indicates that TMJ surgery is not the best option for those suffering from chronic pain.
Nervous System focused treatments are non-surgical and show much higher success rates at relieving chronic pain.
TMJ surgery is often unnecessary
The location of the intra-articular disc is often used as a reason for surgery. Yet evidence shows disc location is not correlated with pain.
TMJ surgery comes with complications
Complications from TMJ surgery run as high as 25%. They include infection, nerve damage, opioid addiction, chronic pain.
TMJ surgery has a high failure rate
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Unlock a pain-free future with an
effective TMJ non surgical treatment.
The best TMJ non surgical treatment is your nervous system
Pain science has evolved
Our understanding of chronic pain has deepened in the last decade. New pain models, such as the Bio-Psycho-Social approach, can treat TMJ chronic pain without surgery. Don’t be treated with an outdated pain model!
A high success rate
I use a mind-body approach to treating chronic pain, which means I address both physical and emotional (nervous system) health. The result is that 80% of my clients are free of chronic pain in 12 sessions.
A treatment program unique to you
I work with a range of evidence-based modalities that address the root causes of pain. This enables me to fine tune treatment to meet you wherever you are on your healing journey.
I’d had TJMD for years, and the pain was only getting worse. Working with JP was a last throw of the dice before I booked in for TMJ surgery. Amazingly, I was out of pain within weeks and I could cancel the surgery.
Karen S, Sayulita
Pain doesn’t live in your muscles or joints, it just feels that way
The reality, we know understand, is that the nervous system creates all your pain. To effectively treat chronic pain, we must address both the mind and the body. Focusing on just one is insufficient: this is why chronic pain is still such a huge problem in our society.
I use a multi-disciplinary approach. Synthesizing techniques from physical therapy, psychology and stress regulation modalities into my practice to provide comprehensive, effective treatment.
My Treatment Philosophy
Chronic pain is complex. It can be very hard to overcome. That’s why I see myself more as a chronic pain coach than a therapist. I’m dedicated to providing you with support, advice and encouragement at every step. I will put the work in, but you also have a role here. Rebuilding your nervous system requires a lot of effort, as well as an open-mind, a willingness to be curious about your body, and 30 minutes a day.
Every client’s pain is unique, and their treatment program reflects that. Still, most
have to learn concepts and techniques from all three steps of my treatment philosophy.
01
Unlearn what you think you know about pain.
Most people, therapists included, fundamentally misunderstand chronic pain. You can’t fix what you don’t understand.
02
Reconnect to your nervous system.
Pain starts here, yet most of us have spent years, decades even, learning to ignore our nervous system. Start listening and you will start healing.
03
Movement is medicine.
Chronic pain stops us from moving, and over time the body becomes deconditioned. Staying pain free requires you to rediscover safe movement and ways to include it into your life..
AN alternative to SPINE surgery
Relief from chronic TMJ pain starts with actions only you can take
Which is why I see myself more as a chronic pain coach than a therapist. I’m dedicated to providing you with support, advice and encouragement at every step.
I will put the work in for you, but you also have a role here. Rebuilding your nervous system requires a lot of effort, an open-mind, a willingness to be curious about your body and at least 30 minutes of undivided attention a day. The clients that put the work in, get the best results.
get to the root cause of your pain.
My Chronic Pain Coaching sessions are 90 mins long. They can be done in-person (in Sayulita & in San Pancho) as well as online via video conferencing.
Evidence based
I only work with modalities that have proven their effectiveness in studies.
High success rate
I lived through chronic pain. But I overcame it, and I help my patients do the same.
Your pain is as unique as you are
Effective treatment has to reflect this. That’s why I blend multiple modalities into my practice.
Active treatment is the way out of pain
The more you put in, the more you get out. Clients that do the work, see the results. It’s that simple.
90 mins Session
Chronic Pain Coaching
$100 USD
I regularly work with the following chronic symptoms:
Contact Me
Please contact me to request an Information Pack, or to book a Chronic Pain Coaching session.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why haven’t I heard about chronic pain coaching before if it works so well?
Great question. I had the same thought, and there are several reasons. First, I initially resisted it myself due to the significant time and financial investments I had already made in bio-mechanical therapies. This new approach represented a paradigm shift, and change is challenging, especially when you’re in chronic pain, which can cloud rational thinking.
On a broader scale, there’s also a lack of financial incentive for medical companies to promote these methods. Surgeries and medications are highly profitable, whereas mind-body therapies are not. I recommend the book Crooked, by acclaimed journalist Cathryn Ramin, that delves extensively into the subject. Ultimately, the issue boils down to money. Many professionals profit from back surgeries, even though they have a mere 10% success rate in returning people to work after one year. In stark contrast, mind-body therapy is much more effective. 9/10 of my lower back pain clients are back to work within a few months and don’t require surgery.
What therapeutic modalities do you work with?
I have studied a broad range of physical and psychological modalities that I can integrate into my practice. These include: Hanna Somatics, Feldenkrais, Dynamic Neuro-Muscular Stabilization (DNS), Reactive Neuro-Muscular Training (RMT), Range Conditioning, Egoscue, Flobility, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Fascia Release Therapy, Kinesiology, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, Functional Anatomy and Brainspotting.
Can you show me some more evidence?
Is this an alternative to back, hip, knee or TMJ surgery?
Very much so. A much better alternative. I have dozens of studies listed here that show how a Mind/Body, Nervous System Based and an Active approach is the most effective approach to healing chronic pain.
What payment methods do you accept?
I accept various payment methods: cash, credit/debit cards, PayPal, and bank transfers. Please mention ahead of the session if you plan to pay in something other than cash or if you will need a tax receipt.
What should I expect from a session?
The first session is primarily dedicated to getting to you, your history and understand the relationship you have with your nervous system. During this 90-minute session, I’l work on understanding of your mental and physical health.
This approach could be predominantly movement-based or cognitive in nature, depending on your specific needs. Your nervous system has been shaped by your life experiences, and we need to learn to listen to it. Gradually, we will retrain your nervous system to function in harmony with your current lifestyle. If your current lifestyle is not conducive to your well-being, we will work together to discover how to adapt it to better meet the needs of your nervous system.
The goal is to create a personalized treatment plan that considers both your physical and emotional health, ensuring a holistic approach to overcoming chronic pain.
Do you have a privacy policy?
Yes, you can find my privacy policy here.
Do you have a social media presence?
Yes, I am on X (formerly Twitter) as jp_paincoach.
