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TMJ

We have physical therapists on staff who are trained in the treatment of disorders of the jaw and cervical spine.

The jaw or temporomandibular joint (TMJ) can produce pain and limited movement of the jaw joint and the muscles that control jaw movement. Those with TMJ disorder may also have pain in the ear, face, neck and head. Disorders of the TMJ often will occur with abnormal functioning of the neck which can lead to pain and headaches.

Treatment for this area includes a combination of specialized manual therapy techniques and specific exercises designed to improve posture, mobility, and to reduce pain.

Common Diagnoses & Treatments

  • Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)

  • Disc Displacement

  • Clicking/Pain in the Jaw

  • Locked Jaw

  • Headaches

  • Trismus

  • Muscle Spasms in the jaw and neck

  • Ear Pain or stuffiness

  • Cervical Dysfuction/Neck Pain

  • Facial Pain

  • Specific mobilizations for the TMJ and cervical spine

  • Manual release of tension in neck and TMJ muscles

  • Dry needling

  • Therapeutic exercises for the TMJ and neck

  • Education to improve jaw mobility and joint protection

  • Postural training