The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the most active joint in the body as it needs to open and close up to 2000 times per day to account for a full day’s worth of chewing, talking, breathing, swallowing, yawning, and snoring.1,2 The jaw, cervical spine, and alignment of the teeth are integrally related, and dysfunction in one of these regions may lead to a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, which is a term used to describe a variety of clinical disorders resulting in jaw pain or dysfunction.
Managing TMJ Disorders
We focus on promoting recovery and restoring physical function of the head, neck and jaw, thereby providing relief from pain and dysfunction.
The treatments we offer for TMJ include:
- Exercises to relieve pain and stiffness
- Ergonomic education at work and at home
- TMJ mobilization
- Laser Therapy
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Indications for Treatment: |
Patient / family education |
Patient’s instructions |
1. Pain |
Home exercise program |
Home exercise program |
2. Clicking, crepitus or popping |
Habit modification |
Relaxation techniques |
3. Decreased ROM in mouth opening |
Postural education |
Habit modification |
4. Locking of the jaw with mouth opening |
Body mechanics training |
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5. Difficulty with functional activities of the TMJ: chewing, talking, yawning |
Relaxation techniques |
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Ergonomic recommendations |
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