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Temporo-Mandibular Joint Rehabilitation
TMJ Physiotherapy Treatments & Rehabilitation in Etobicoke and Toronto
Mimico Physiotherapy and Chiropractic Clinic in South Etobicoke/ Toronto offers specialized physiotherapy service including assessment and treatment of Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) dysfunction. TMJ physiotherapists received additional training in the complex anatomy of the mouth, jaw and head and neck, along with the best evidence based management of TMJ.
What is TMJ Dysfunction?
The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) is where the skull and lower jaw meet. TMJ pain occurs when there is excessive compression of the soft tissue such as articular cartilage/capsules in the joint.
Do You Have TMJ Pain or TMJ Dysfunction?
You may or may not experience jaw pain or tenderness with TMJ dysfunction. TMJ pain can affect quality of life and can be a recurring chronic condition.
Causes of TMJ Pain or dysfunction:
• Trauma, for example a blow to the jaw either directly to the joint or elsewhere on the jaw.
• Overactivity of the jaw muscles from continuous clenching or grinding the teeth.
• Wear and tear of the cartilage inside in the joint
• Arthritis
• Poor posture
• Increased sensitivity to pain linked to stress.
• Removal of wisdom teeth,
• Prolonged mouth opening eg dental procedure
• Myofascial pain
• Whiplash and other less common causes include: trauma
• Derangement/displacement of TMJ articular disc
• Bruxism: nocturnal grinding of teeth leads to increased pressure in TMJ and asymmetrical movement.
Symptoms of TMJ Pain or Dysfunction:
• Pain in the jaw joints and facial muscle
• Clicking, grinding or locking of the jaw
• Headaches & Dizziness
• Difficulty opening or closing the mouth comfortably
• Pain on talking, chewing & yawning
• Jaw getting stuck open or closed.
• Pain in your neck and head.
• Ringing in the ears or the sensation of ears being blocked
• Referred TMJ pain and be felt as headaches or earache.
TMJ Physiotherapist at Mimico Physiotherapy and Chiropractic Clinic in Etobicoke/Toronto will be able to identify if your problem is an opening issue.
TMJ Physiotherapist at Mimico Physiotherapy and Chiropractic Clinic in Etobicoke/Toronto will be able to identify if your problem is an opening issue.
TMJ Opening problems include:
• Muscle disorder,
• TMJ (joint) disorder: hypermobility, stiffness or arthritis,
• TMJ disc displacement disorder: intermittent or permanent lock, or a
• Cervical spine posture disorder
TMJ Closing problems include:
- A locked open joint, which can be manipulated open.
TMJ Physiotherapy Treatment
As a general rule, TMJ opening disorders(how the jaw moves when opening or closing) are more likely to be successfully treated with jaw movement improvement techniques such as massage, dry needling/acupuncture, muscle stretch/relaxation/coordination exercises or joint capsule stretching techniques that are provided by your registered physiotherapist.
If you are not sure of what treatment is best for you, we recommend that you seek the advice of your TMJ physiotherapist for pain, clicking or lack of motion when opening your mouth your dentist for problems when you clench your teeth. TMJ physiotherapy is normally very successful for the treatment of TMJ opening disorders due to the problem being a movement disorder that is affected by your muscle and joint control.
Mimico Physiotherapy and Chiropractic Clinic in South Etobicoke/ Toronto can help your TMJ pain using education, mixed manual therapy techniques, upper cervical mobilization or manipulation, advice about TMJ self pain control and improvement in maximum mouth opening. Manual techniques included intra-oral myofascial release and massage therapy on masticatory muscles and neck mobilization.
If you are not sure of what treatment is best for you, we recommend that you seek the advice of your TMJ physiotherapist for pain, clicking or lack of motion when opening your mouth your dentist for problems when you clench your teeth. TMJ physiotherapy is normally very successful for the treatment of TMJ opening disorders due to the problem being a movement disorder that is affected by your muscle and joint control.
Mimico Physiotherapy and Chiropractic Clinic in South Etobicoke/ Toronto can help your TMJ pain using education, mixed manual therapy techniques, upper cervical mobilization or manipulation, advice about TMJ self pain control and improvement in maximum mouth opening. Manual techniques included intra-oral myofascial release and massage therapy on masticatory muscles and neck mobilization.
What should be avoided if you have TMJ Pain?
• Chewing heavy meats, nuts, raw carrots etc.
• Taking big bites into burgers, apples etc.
• Do not chew gum or bite your nails
• Avoid intentionally clicking your jaw or clenching your teeth
• Limit your speaking if it is an aggravating factor
• Slouching or poor posture at your desk.
How Long does it Take to Recover from Temporomandibular Dysfunction?
TMJ dysfunction usually resolves within four to six weeks of doing TMJ rehabilitation manual therapy and exercises and following instructions for the things to be avoided.
Our goal is to Relieve your pain, minimize the jaw stiffness and restore your jaw mobility as soon as possible. If you been diagnosed with TMJ pain or dysfunction and or suffering with any of the above symptoms, please feel free to
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