Do you suffer from TMJ pain? Are you dealing with mind numbing headaches that have a negative effect on your life? Do you want the best possible TMJ treatment?
At MRPT Physical Therapy our therapists are specialists in the treatment of TMJ pain as well as other causes of headaches and migraines.
Also known as Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, it is a condition involving pain or tenderness in the muscles and/or joint that control jaw movement, with the pain sometimes referring beyond these areas.
TMJ can lead to a variety of issues in addition to headaches, including ear pain, jaw clicking, dizziness, and tinnitus. It may be hard to believe, but hundreds of thousands of people suffer from this problem.
At MRPT Physical Therapy we are experts at a variety of options to treat TMJ problems including, but not exclusive to:
- Manual Therapy Techniques, such as soft tissue massage (myofascial release and trigger point release), joint mobilization, muscle energy techniques, strain-counter strain, craniofacial, visceral mobilization, etc.)
- Exercises to address Muscle Imbalances
- Postural Assessment and Correction
- Pilates Exercise Programs
With the right therapy we can help you control your TMJ dysfunction and the symptoms associated with this painful disorder.