TMJ Therapy deals with the diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular joint dysfunctions—the joint that connects the jaw to the skull and helps you open your mouth, chew, speak, and even breathe normally.
When this joint does not function correctly, pain, locking, or noises appear when opening or closing the mouth. Many people are unaware they have a problem until it becomes serious and affects their daily life.
Signs you might have a TMJ dysfunction:
- Pain in the temples, jaw, or ear area;
- Difficulty opening the mouth wide;
- Clicking or popping noises when chewing;
- Headaches or tension in the neck area.
Services included in TMJ Therapy:
- Functional evaluation of the joint and muscles;
- Relaxation or repositioning splints;
- Physiotherapy techniques applied to the joint;
- Specific physical therapy for the TMJ;
- Mandibular reeducation;
- Pain and mandibular locking management.
Ignoring TMJ dysfunctions can lead to:
- facial, jaw, ear, or head pain;
- limited mouth opening;
- clicking or crepitus (noises upon opening/closing);
- migraines and postural imbalances.
