TMD Causes

  • Clenching

  • Grinding

  • Traumatic Impact

  • Whiplash

  • Stress

  • Tooth Loss

  • Malocclusion

  • Postural Weakness

  • Anatomical Abnormality

  • Post Surgical

  • Post Head/Neck/Oral Cancer

 

Treament

  • Trigger Point Release

  • Myofascial Release

  • Trigger Point Dry Needling

  • Joint Mobilization

  • Muscle Energy Technique

  • Cross Friction Massage

  • Positional Release

  • Neuromuscular re-education

  • Strengthening

  • Lymphedema Drainage

  • Controlled Opening

  • Ultrasound

  • Electric Stimulation

  • Biofeedback

 

Signs and Symptoms

  • Popping and Clicking

  • Ear Pain/Pressure/Fullness

  • Eye Pain/Pressure

  • Facial Pain/Swelling

  • Tooth Pain

  • Pain with Eating

  • Pain with Talking/Singing

  • Difficulty Opening/Closing

  • Facial Fatigue with Chewing, Talking,

  • Difficult Pronunciation

  • Tinnitus

 

TMD

Temporomandibular joint dysfunction defines a group of conditions that cause pain and/or dysfunction in the joint and muscles attached to and around the jaw. The National Institute of Health estimates around 10 million Americans are affected by TMJ dysfunction, with a four to one female to male ratio. Physiotherapy is an effective way to decrease TMJ pain and improve joint motion.