Do you experience jaw pain or stiffness? Do you have trouble controlling the muscles in the jaw? If so, you may be dealing with temporomandibular disorder (TMD). TMD can cause significant pain and make controlling the muscles in your jaw incredibly difficult. Fortunately, our team at H&D Physical Therapy provides TMD physical therapy to restore as much joint function as possible! 

What is the TMJ?

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the joint that connects your jaw bone to your skull. This joint impacts your ability to talk, eat, yawn, and more. Since this hinge joint makes so many different movements possible, it is highly common for people to experience dysfunction in this area. If you are experiencing the following symptoms, you may be suffering from temporomandibular disorder (TMD):

  • Jaw pain
  • Fatigue
  • Trouble opening the mouth completely
  • Popping sound when moving the jaw
  • Ear ringing
  • Dizziness
  • Neck pain
  • Headaches

TMD can cause a wide range of problems, including poor teeth alignment, chronic jaw clenching, poor posture, fracture, and lockjaw. Our physical therapists at H&D Physical Therapy can help patients with TMD ease their joint pain, regain normal jaw movement and function, and lessen stress on the jaw. 

Physical Therapy for TMD/TMJ Disorder

H&D Physical Therapy provides treatment to patients dealing with TMD. Our team of physical therapists will closely evaluate your condition and select the proper treatments for you. Some of the ways that physical therapy can help TMD include:

  • Reduced swelling.
  • Manual therapy to improve jaw movement. 
  • Improved posture. 
  • Targeted pain treatments. 
  • Improved ergonomics. 
  • Improved jaw function when talking or chewing. 

Contact Us 

TMD symptoms can be significantly disruptive to your everyday life. At H&D Physical Therapy, our movement experts will provide effective, personalized treatments to manage your condition and improve your overall quality of life. To learn more about physical therapy for TMD, be sure to contact us today and request an appointment!