T.M.J.

Disorders of the Temporomandibular Joint

TMJ disorders are a family of problems related to your complex jaw joint.  Is TMJ disorder a problem for YOU ?  You can have a TMJ disorder for a long time without realizing it.  ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS 

MUSCLES
BITE
JAW
  • Are you aware of grinding or  clenching your teeth?  Do you  wake up with sore,  stiff muscles around your jaw?
  • Do you have frequent headaches or neck pain?  Does your pain increase when you clench your teeth?
  • Does stress make your clenching and pain worse?
  • Are your teeth sensitive, loose, worn or broken?
  • Have you had bite problems, such as teeth that don’t touch when you bite, or missing teeth?
  • Do your teeth meet differently from time to time?
  • Do you have difficulty chewing foods?
  • Does your jaw click, pop, or grate when you open your mouth?
  • Do you have trouble opening your mouth, eating, or yawning?
  • Does your jaw sometimes catch or lock closed?
  • Have you ever injured your Head, Neck or Jaw?

The more times you answered “YES”, the more likely it is that you have a TMJ disorder.  You’ll be glad to know that TMJ disorders are more easily diagnosed and treated than they were in the past. 

At Carousel Physical Therapy, we can help you restore the harmony and function of your jaw. TMJ disorders are complicated and challenging.  We offer a variety of treatment techniques to assist your TMJ in moving smoothly.

  • CRANIO-SACRAL THERAPY/MYOFASCIAL RELEASE restores maximum mobility to the Cranium and releases tension in the Fascial membrane system thus reducing and restoring normal function of the jaw.
  • MOBILIZATION releases the restrictions around the joint and muscles to restore range of motion, and reduce stiffness and pain
  • POSTURAL TRAINING  improves the position of your Head, Neck and Shoulders which  assists in the realignment of your  jaw
  • JAW EXERCISES improve flexibility and range of motion
  • ELECTRICAL STIMULATION sends an electrical impulse through the skin which causes the muscle to contract.  This “exercises”, and relaxes the muscles surrounding the joint, aids circulation and relieves pain
  • ULTRASOUND sends painless high frequency sound waves into the joint which reduce the inflammatory response created by the occlusion

    Ask us about your TMJ...chances are we can help!
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