Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)
The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) is one of the most active joints in our body. Our treatments are patient-centered focusing on learning to control and manage the TMJ symptoms, provide TMD relief, and decrease the impact in your daily life. We go deeper into your evaluation looking not only at the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ), but look at your head, neck, posture, and breathing.
How does it work?
We use a multifactorial approach, not just addressing the jaw, but also addressing soft tissue structures of the TMJ, capsular ligaments, posture, and muscular weakness. Our goal is to decrease pain and functional limitations. We encourage self-management techniques and education. We provide a global approach to treatment by addressing the soft tissue structure of mastication (chewing muscles) to decrease pain, utilize TMJ joint mobility to open up the joint and increase mobility as well as address cervical vertebral and occipital structures.
TMJ Dysfunction (TMD) Symptoms:
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Jaw pain opening mouth
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Ear aches
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Hearing loss
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Tooth pain
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Pain with or after chewing
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Clicking, popping or grinding sounds
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Limited opening or closing of jaw
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Dizziness
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Facial pain or numbness
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Neck or throat pain
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Headaches