TMJ Dysfunction

 
 

Common Diagnosis

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders are conditions that affect the jaw joint and the surrounding muscles. Common TMJ disorders include:

  1. Temporomandibular Joint Pain

  2. Myofascial Pain

  3. Disc Displacement

  4. Arthritis

  5. Bruxism: Teeth grinding and clenching

  6. Clicking or Popping

  7. Lockjaw

  8. Muscle Spasms

  9. Headaches

  10. Ear Pain

  11. Difficulty Chewing

 

How Can we Help:

Physical therapy can be beneficial for TMJ pain in several ways.

  1. Evaluation: Meet one on one with an Optimize therapist to address your therapy needs.

  2. Pain Reduction: Meet with an Optimize therapist to reduce pain and inflammation.

  3. Manual Therapy: Using techniques such as, joint mobilization, spinal manipulation, cupping, and soft tissue mobilizations to improve your health and decrease your pain.

  4. Dry Needling: Use of thin needles and often electric stimulation to decrease muscle tension, improve blood flow, improve range of motion and decrease pain.

  5. Exercise Prescription: Specific exercise programs to strengthen the muscles that support jaw and cervical spine.

  6. Education: Gain an understanding of proper body mechanics and ergonomics. Learning how to chew, sleep, and move correctly can prevent future episodes of TMJ pain.

  7. Customized Treatment Plans: Optimize prides itself on creating individualized treatment plans tailored to a patient’s specific needs and condition, ensuring a comprehensive approach to recovery.

  8. Functional Training: Regain your ability to perform daily activities and return to work or sports, enhancing overall quality of life.

  9. Prevent Recurrence: By addressing underlying issues and teaching preventive strategies, decrease the likelihood of injury recurrence.

    Let Optimize be the healthcare provider that gets you back to your life!