JAW - TMJ PHYSIOTHERAPY

Jaw- TMJ physical therapy involves the jaw muscle group. Jaw rehabilitation is physiotherapy treatment on the jaw. Your Physiotherapist has an extra training in JAW - TMJ conditions

WHATS IS JAW - TMJ PHYSIOTHERAPY?

patient with jaw pain in physio pattern Manchester

Jaw - TMJ physical therapy involves the Jaw muscle group. Jaw rehabilitation is physiotherapy treatment on the Jaw.

JAW - TMJ physiotherapy is a specialized form of physical therapy that focuses on treating and managing pain and dysfunction in the jaw, neck, and surrounding muscles. It aims to reduce pain, improve jaw movement, and restore normal function by addressing muscle imbalances, joint restrictions, and other contributing factors.

Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ) is an umbrella term covering pain and dysfunction of the muscles of mastication (the muscles that move the jaw) and the temporomandibular joints (the joints which connect the mandible to the skull)

What are the symptoms of the TMJ dysfunction?

The most important feature is pain, followed by restricted mandibular movement, and noises from the temporomandibular joints (TMJ) during jaw movement. Although TMJ is not life-threatening, it can be detrimental to quality of life, because the symptoms can become chronic.

other symptoms could be:

clicking or locking of the jaw
limited range of movement with mouth opening
headaches
neck pain and stiffness
dizziness
tinnitus

A physiotherapist performs a jaw adjustment on a female patient, focusing on alleviating tension

Patient receiving TMJ stretching treatment for jaw discomfort relief

Physiotherapy for JAW - TMJ dysfunction

TMJ - Jaw physical therapist will carry out a thorough assessment to find the real cause of client's pain / dysfunction.

After the assessment treatment will be provided in order to

Optimize client's neurology
Release tight / facilitated muscles
Strengthen muscles that they are under-working
and also we will work out a programme of recovery tailored to client's needs

IS JAW - TMJ PHYSIOTHERAPY EFFECTIVE?

Yes, jaw physiotherapy, specifically for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, is generally considered effective. It's a conservative, reversible treatment that aims to reduce pain and improve jaw function using techniques like manual therapy and exercises