Mayfield PT. Find Relief from TMJ Pain

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Are You Suffering FromHead, Jaw, Or Neck Soreness? FIND RELIEF FROM TMJ PAIN

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What Causes TMJ Syndrome? Multiple factors contribute to the muscle tightness and dysfunction that characterize this condition. Most often, poor posture and neck alignment change the pull of the muscles that make your jaw move. This causes painful grinding and irritation of the TMJ. Other causes may include:

Symptoms of TMJ

• Pain or soreness in face, jaw, neck or around the ear • Clicking or popping of jaw when moving mouth • Locking of jaw • Pain with chewing food, talking, or general movement

• Abnormal sensations and numbness of the jaw • Headaches • Limited jaw motion • Uncomfortable “off” bite • Deviation of jaw to one side

• Poor alignment of or trauma to the teeth or jaw

• Arthritis or other inflammatory musculoskeletal disorders • Excessive gum chewing • Stress

• Teeth grinding • Poor posture

Help For TMJ Pain Your physical therapist will address the root cause of your pain such as poor jaw mobility, posture, weakness and decreased neck mobility. At Mayfield Physical Therapy we will work with you on a series of stretches, joint mobilizations and exercises that will alleviate your pain. We will equip you with techniques on how to relax and strengthen weak facial muscles, restore balance and improve mobility so you can get back to doing what you love.

A lot can be done to help TMJ, first starting with a thorough evaluation of your problem with our expert physical therapists. Once the root cause of your problemhasbeendiscovered,acomprehensiveplancanbedeveloped toquickly relieve your pain and restore natural movement to your TMJ. Furthermore, our physical therapists will teach you techniques for regaining normal jaw movement for long lasting results. The focus of physical therapy for TMD is relaxation, gentle movement and releasing tight muscles. In most cases, physical therapy can resolve TMD and rarely is surgery needed.

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