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If you’re experiencing jaw issues, you might have TMJ dysfunction. Do you struggle with chewing or yawning? Feel pain in your jaw? Hear clicking noises when you open or close your mouth? These could be signs of TMJ, or temporomandibular joint dysfunction.
The temporomandibular joint connects your jaw to your skull. TMJ dysfunction occurs when this joint or its associated muscles become painful and stiff due to injury or damage. This complex structure of bones, tendons, and muscles can cause discomfort on one or both sides of your jaw, making talking, yawning, and chewing difficult.
Ready to find relief from TMJ? Physical therapy can help. Call Listening Hands Physical Therapy today to make an appointment with one of our therapists.
TMJ disorder symptoms include jaw pain, popping sounds, headaches, sore jaw muscles, lockjaw, temple pain, and earaches. Common causes of TMJ dysfunction include misaligned teeth, gum chewing, arthritis, teeth grinding, or jaw injury. Your physician may refer you to an otolaryngologist or a dentist specializing in jaw disorders. Treatment will be based on the severity of your symptoms.
If home remedies don’t provide long-term relief, medical intervention may be necessary. Stronger muscle relaxers or anti-inflammatory drugs may be prescribed. A dental splint can help preserve correctly aligned teeth and prevent tooth grinding. Other treatments include trigger-point acupuncture, joint replacement, or TMJ arthroscopy. However, physical therapy is one of the most common and holistic interventions for TMJ disorder.
At your initial appointment with Listening Hands Physical Therapy, we’ll conduct a comprehensive evaluation of your neck, shoulders, and thoracic spine to see if these structures are contributing to your symptoms. Our dedicated physical therapists will then create a personalized treatment plan based on your specific needs.
Your treatment plan may include jaw exercises, soft tissue massage, joint mobilization, or myofascial techniques. Our goal is to restore normal function and interaction of the jaw muscles and joints by analyzing your jaw mobility and releasing muscle tension in the surrounding areas.
If you’re in Wayne, NJ, and suffering from TMJ dysfunction, request an appointment at Listening Hands Physical Therapy. Our patient-centric physical therapists are committed to your health and work hard to help you manage and eliminate symptoms.
Don’t suffer from jaw pain and stiffness any longer!
Our aim is to help you recover from your injury and return to the activities you enjoy. Whether your injury is related to sport, work or daily life we apply the same principles and dynamic approach used in high-end rehabilitation to resolve your problem. Our experience means we know the ropes well and can quickly get to the nub of your problem.
