TMJ Dysfunction

When you wake up in the morning and even yawning is a task, it's time to seek professional help. And the professionals at Advantage Physical Therapy are here to do just that. TMJ Dysfunction stands for TemporoMandibular Joint Dysfunction. Symptoms associated with the condition can include: jaw popping, locking and catching, headaches, teeth pain, ear ringing, dizziness, facial pain, and neck stiffness. The causes of TMJ Dysfunction and the associated pain lie in the overuse or abuse of the joint. This can occur through teeth grinding, constant clenching and unclenching of the jaw, congenital misalignment of the teeth, trauma, prolonged dental procedures, and poor postural awareness. In addition, problems with the neck alignment or injury can produce TMJ pain.

In treating TMJ Dysfunction, our physical therapy goals will be to:

• Normalize jaw position
• Regain proper tracking
• Reduce pain
• Improve stability

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