Physical Therapy Can Help with TMJ Pain

How Physical Therapy Can Help with TMJ Pain

If you’ve ever experienced Jaw pain, clicking or difficulty opening your mouth you may have Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ). It is a powerful joint that connects your jawbone to your skull and when affected can make chewing and talking difficult. The good news is PT can help make a difference.

Why TMJ Pain Happens

TMJ issues can be triggered by stress, teeth grinding, poor posture, injury or muscle imbalance. Over time, these habits strain the joint and surrounding muscles causing pain, tension, vestibular issues and even headaches.

How Physical Therapy Can Help

PT will take a whole-body approach treating TMJ, focusing not only on the jaw but on the neck and posture. PT will help with relieving pain, improve jaw mobility, restore muscle imbalance, correct posture and education and prevention.

If TMJ is interfering with your daily life, physical therapy can offer a safe non evasive solution by addressing the root causes – not just the symptoms.