TMJ Rehabilitation
TMJ Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Process
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder is one of the most common sources of pain in the face, neck and head region. It usually presents with pain, clicking sounds, discomfort in chewing and episodes of locking of the jaw. TMJ rehabilitation is important in order to get your head region feeling in order again.
TMJ rehabilitation physiotherapy is a unique practice in which a registered physiotherapist performs a detailed assessment of the jaw joint and creates an individualized treatment and rehabilitation program for patients presenting with TMJ signs and symptoms.
Management of TMJ Disorders:
There are different types of physiotherapy treatments that are effective for the management of temporomandibular joint disorders. They include:
Manual Therapy
Myofascial release
Pain relieving modalities
Acupuncture
Home exercise program
Postural correction
Patient education
Manual Therapy and Myofascial Release
Manual therapy involves the practitioner using specific techniques to restore normal jaw movement by guiding proper joint movement and releasing tight muscles. The specific techniques help increase circulation, break down scar tissue and promote healing. Manual and myofascial release therapy is also used on the neck muscles which usually become tight in TMJ disorders.
Pain relieving modalities
There are various modalities that are utilized in reducing TMJ pain and they include:
Therapeutic ultrasound
Interferential current & TENS machine
Laser therapy
Shockwave therapy
Acupuncture
Acupuncture Treatment
There is strong evidence that acupuncture treatment is an effective way to treat for TMJ disorders. Pre-sterilized needles are inserted around the TMJ and the surrounding muscles and left in position for 20 minutes. This allows the central nervous system to release natural pain-relieving chemicals such as endorphins, serotonin, and melatonin. Pain relief can be immediate or within a few hours.
Home Exercise Program
TTMJ exercises are prescribed to improve strength, lengthen and facilitate stability of the jaw joint. Therefore postural exercises are also beneficial in the treatment of TMJ disorders as poor posture can contribute to TMJ pain.
TMJ Rehabilitation Patient education
Patients are educated on how to prevent and avoid exacerbation of their TMJ symptoms:
Avoid forward head and slouched posture
Do not eat chewy and hard foods and cut food into bite-size pieces
Do not chew gum or bite on nails
Avoid opening mouth wide
Avoid sleeping only on one side
Try to avoid moving jaw to make it click or pop
Avoid forward head and slouched posture
Do not eat chewy and hard foods and cut food into bite-size pieces
Do not chew gum or bite on nails
Avoid opening mouth wide
Avoid sleeping only on one side
Try to avoid moving jaw to make it click or pop
Multidisciplinary Approach
Management of TMJ disorders requires a multidisciplinary approach which includes:
Maxillofacial surgeons
Dentists and orthodontists
Consultants in oral and facial pain
Prosthetists
As a result, if you have any more questions contact us or stop by our clinic and one of our staff members will be willing to help.
Other Services:
Laser Therapy
Life Coaching
Massage Therapy
Men’s Health
Orthotics
Pelvic Health
Physiotherapy
Shockwave Therapy (SWT)
TMJ Rehabilitation
Traction And Decompression
Vestibular Rehabilitation
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