- Neck & Back
- Chronic Pain
- Compression Fractures
- Concussions
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Headaches & Migraines
- Herniated or Bulging Disc
- Low Back Pain
- Neck Pain
- Mid Back Pain
- Osteoporosis
- Poor Posture & Forward Head Syndrome
- Post-Surgery Rehab
- Radiating Pain
- Sciatica & Radiating Pain
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spinal Arthritis & Spinal Stenosis
- Sprain / Strain
- Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMD)
- Whiplash
- McKenzie Method
About Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMD)
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMD) describes the problems that
may occur at the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). This joint is where your
jaw bone attaches to the skull. It is a complex joint that has to slide
forward and drop down in order for your jaw to open. It moves thousands
of times a day with talking, eating and any time you move your jaw. The
joint has a disc or fluid filled sac within it and has many ligaments
and muscles that coordinate movements.
The TMJ relies heavily on proper posture and alignment to function well. The posture and positioning of the neck and head play a large role in the pulls of muscles on the TMJ. Abnormal muscle pulls can lead to altered movement of the TMJ and thus pain.
How physical therapy helps
Physical therapy helps TMJ suffers in a number of ways. Our therapists
work with you to determine the exact mechanisms of your TMJ and where
you have poor alignment of the TMJ, neck and head. By improving posture,
movement and function, the normal muscle balance and movement of the
TMJ can be restored. Call us today to discover how we can help relieve
your pain quickly.
