Physiotherapy for TMJ at Montrose Physiotherapy & Massage in Abbotsford
Do you know which joint is used the most in the human body? You’re right! It’s your jaw joint! You use your Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) to eat, talk, breathe, and for facial expressions.
Yet, if you end up with jaw pain, it may not just go away. And when jaw pain sticks around, you end up with Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD).
Symptoms of TMJ Dysfunction
You might assume that pain and tenderness in your jaw would be the first symptom of TMJD, but many people don’t have pain. Here are some other symptoms:
- Clicking of your jaw
- Your jaw makes a popping noise
- Your jaw or teeth are grinding
- You can’t open your mouth all the way
- Your jaw deviates when opening – enough that you can see your mouth opening crooked in the mirror
- Not being able to clench your jaw fully
If you grind or clench your teeth, you are more likely to get TMJ Dysfunction. And that sets you up for jaw headaches, dizziness, ear pain, and even upper neck pain.
Some people with TMJ experience so much pain that they can’t talk, eat, or sing! Many have ringing in their ears (Tinnitus), too.
A TMJ Assessment at Montrose Physiotherapy & Massage in Abbotsford
Every case of TMJ is a little bit different. That’s why the process begins with a thorough assessment by your physiotherapist at Montrose Physiotherapy & Massage in Abbotsford. They then develop a comprehensive treatment plan that is likely to include several physiotherapy modalities.
At Montrose Physiotherapy & Massage, we take a multi-faceted approach to TMJ disorders. Your physiotherapist will treat both the inside and outside of your mouth to lessen the pain and spasms that make you so uncomfortable.
Your physiotherapist will treat your TMJ and any conditions caused by, or that could contribute to your discomfort like headaches or neck pain. So, call us today to make an appointment. Get a full assessment of your jaw pain to see how much relief you can get from TMJ therapy at Montrose Physiotherapy & Massage in Abbotsford.
