Do you suffer from:
- Intermittent or persistent pain or tenderness in your jaw
- Pain around the ear
- Difficulty chewing, especially hard food
- Locking or clicking Jaw
- Difficulty opening or closing the mouth
- A grating sensation or unusual sound when opening your mouth or chewing
- Limited movement in your jaw
You may be suffering from temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ).
Our Physios can discuss this with you and offer treatment. Painful TMJ disorders can occur if:
- There are issues with the muscles attached to the TMJ
- The disk erodes or moves out of its proper alignment
- The joint’s cartilage is damaged by arthritis
- The joint is damaged by a blow or other impact
At Health Dynamix we can treat TMJ disorders. Treatments might include:
- TMJ mobilizations and soft tissue work
- Exercises for postural imbalances
- Exercises to stretch and strengthen jaw muscles