The top three goals of physical therapy for jaw pain

Chewing the food you eat. Talking to your family or co-workers. Sleeping soundly at night. Jaw pain can make every one of these normal daily tasks harder to do.  The most common cause of jaw pain is temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Medical research shows that up to 12% of Americans experience a TMJ disorder annually. […]

TMJ pain treatment from physical therapists in Kentwood, MI

A dentist is likely to be your first choice for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain treatment in Kentwood, Michigan. However, you may not be aware that dentists can have you seek physical therapy for your pain. This is because TMJ pain is often caused by non-dental issues with the jaw joint. For instance, you may have […]

Causes and symptoms of temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ disorder)

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) isn’t a part of the body that people think about until it’s hurt. There is a TMJ located on each side of your jaw connecting it to your skull right in front of your ear. It is a very tiny joint, but it has big responsibilities that include talking, eating, smiling […]

Exercises designed to bring TMJ pain relief

If you’re experiencing chronic pain in your jaw, you may have a problem with your temporomandibular joint (TMJ). A physical therapist can help you find TMJ pain exercises that are designed to provide pain relief. However, you may not know which therapy team to turn to for the most effective jaw pain treatment. At Advent […]