Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Program
Your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects your jawbone to your skull, coordinating the movement of your jaw.
This complex joint and its surrounding muscles are susceptible to dysfunction caused by whiplash, teeth grinding, arthritis, and other issues. In fact, more than 10 million people in the United States struggle with TMJ disorder.
Our therapists can help restore the natural movement of your jaw and help you manage your pain. If we determine that your jaw pain is not related to teeth alignment, the physical therapist will select treatments that will work best for you, such as posture education and improved jaw movement.
Our TMJ program may be able to help if you’re experiencing these symptoms:
- Jaw pain
- Jaw fatigue
- Difficulty opening your mouth to eat or talk
- Ringing in your ears
- Headache
- Popping sounds in your jaw
- Neck pain
- Locking jaw
