TMJ Physiotherapy


TMJ Physiotherapy

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What is Temporomandibular Joint Disorder?

TMJ or temporomandibular joints are the two joints that connect your jawbones to your skull. This allows your jaw to function normally when you eat, chew, or speak. It doesn’t hurt or cause any pain, and it doesn’t limit your jaw movements.

However, when TMD or temporomandibular dysfunction occurs, it leads to jaw pain. This can be extremely painful as it is a debilitating condition that could be difficult to treat. With our trained physiotherapists, we can provide you with physiotherapy treatment for TMJ in Edmonton to help you with your symptoms.

TMJ dysfunction limits your jaw’s natural functions, which include opening your mouth or chewing. It affects millions of people in Canada, and it is more prevalent in women than men. It can cause problems like poor teeth health, poor posture, poor teeth alignment, chronically clenched jaw, lockjaw, and muscle spasm, restricting your ability to open your mouth.

Why Does the TMJ Hurt?

Because TMJ consists of a disc and two bones, it is considered a complex joint. If the movements of your joints are not properly coordinated due to misalignment of the jaw, the symptoms can be painful.

Symptoms of TMJ Dysfunction

The severity of the symptoms differs, and depending on it, the symptoms can be hard to manage. Here is a list of some common symptoms:

  • TMJ joint pain (which is in front of the ear hole)
  • Painful clicking or popping in the jaw
  • Jaw locked while open
  • Headaches
  • Muscle spasms starting from the jaw near the side of the head
  • Dizziness
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Causes of TMD

  • Trauma can lead to your TMJ joints becoming stiff.
  • Grinding is another common cause of your TMJ dysfunction. You can consult a dentist to help you with teeth grinding by getting protective teeth guard.
  • Posture is one of the biggest reasons behind TMJ dysfunction. If you have a forward head posture, it can cause jaw dysfunction.
  • Eating large or hard food items or only eating from one side of your mouth can injure your jaw muscles or TMJ joints.

If you’re looking for a great physiotherapist who can address your TMJ problem, look no further. Our skilled and highly qualified physiotherapists at Boost Physiotherapy Edmonton can assess your TMJ joints and curate a treatment plan according to your symptoms.

For further inquiries about Physiotherapy for TMJ treatment in Edmonton, you can call us at 587-635-5555.

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