What is the cause of jaw pain and how do I treat it?

If you’ve been asking yourself these questions, you are not alone. Research reveals that more than 16% of people have experienced orofacial pain in the past year. This type of pain affects the face, jaw and other parts of the mouth. There is one issue in particular...

What TMJ exercises are used in physical therapy treatments?

Difficulty chewing your food. Problems opening your mouth to drink. Jaw pain that keeps you up at night. These are all symptoms that can be caused by temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction.  TMJ dysfunction is a group of conditions that affect the jaw joint and the...

Understanding the relationship between jaw pain and a headache

Grinding your teeth while sleeping. Tension in the jaw muscles. Damage or injury to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). All these issues fall into a category called temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), and they can easily cause both jaw pain and headaches. Most people...

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Can physical therapy help treat TMJ pain?

Can physical therapy help treat TMJ pain?

Most people look to dentists to help them treat temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain. However, you can also find treatment for this type of pain from a physical therapy specialist.  How likely are you to need physical therapy for jaw pain? Medical research reveals that...

What is the cause of jaw pain and how do I treat it?

What is the cause of jaw pain and how do I treat it?

If you’ve been asking yourself these questions, you are not alone. Research reveals that more than 16% of people have experienced orofacial pain in the past year. This type of pain affects the face, jaw and other parts of the mouth. There is one issue in particular...

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