Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorder

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sensitive teeth, tender jaw, difficulty opening mouth, and clicking sounds. Your physical therapist will evaluate your posture and observe how your cervical spine moves and examine your TMJ to find out how well it functions and whether there are any abnormalities in your jaw motion. If the PT suspects that your pain is a result of the alignment of your teeth, the therapist will refer you to your dentist for further examination. Management of TMD, however, most often involves a multidisciplinary approach. Dentists, orthodontists, psychologists, physical therapists, and physicians work together to address the condition of the patient with TMD.
Physical therapy is anticipated to alleviate musculoskeletal pain, reduce inflammation, and restore oral motor function. Many physical therapy interventions are potentially effective in managing TMD, including massage, exercise, and manual therapy techniques. Electric stimulus modalities include interventions such as ultrasound, laser, ...

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