Twin Boro Physical Therapy is a leader in rehabilitative care and our Red Bank location is no exception. If you reside in Red Bank, New Jersey, and are searching for physical therapy clinics “near me,” the highly experienced therapeutic professionals here at Twin Boro Physical Therapy Red Bank will provide you with state-of-the-art treatment methods to help you meet your movement goals.
Twin Boro Physical Therapy is the largest private physical therapy network in New Jersey. With 27 convenient locations, New Jersey residents are never far from high quality care. We hire experienced physical therapists, occupational therapists, and hand therapists to enable us to treat a wide range of conditions.
Since 1980, we have been helping patients alleviate symptoms and reach new movement milestones. Many of our professionals have over 25 years of experience and combine this knowledge with the latest scientific research and evidence-based care to ensure our patients are able to achieve the best recovery in minimal time.
All About Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD)
If you’ve ever had pain in your jaw (either on one or both sides), this could be caused by a condition called temporomandibular joint disorder, also known as TMD or TMJ. This typically involves symptoms such as jaw pain, jaw muscle spasms, or a clicking feeling in the jaw. Symptoms may become severe enough to make eating and talking difficult or impossible.
TMD typically develops over time and is not caused by a specific injury. The first reported symptom is often pain after eating hard foods or opening the mouth widely. The temporomandibular joint is the connection of the mandible and mandibular fossa of the temporal bone in the skull. To allow sliding of this joint to open the mouth, there is a small disc between the two bones. The temporomandibular joint is also supported by a combination of muscles of ligaments to help stabilize the joint and allow movement.
How does TMD Develop?
Many factors can influence the development of TMD. These include, but are not limited to:
- Forward head posture
- Clenching of the jaw
- Muscle spasms
- Movement or displacement of the articular disc in the joint
- Stress
Overuse of the joint and stress in the joint can lead to inflammation and a reduction in function. When the soft tissues of the joint become damaged, the damage and inflammation can quickly increase in severity due to the need for everyday use of the jaw for eating, talking, and daily function.
How is TMD diagnosed?
TMD is typically diagnosed after jaw pain becomes apparent. Once this concern is brought to the attention of a dentist or trained practitioner, your healthcare provider will assess the range of motion of the jaw and look for abnormalities between the two sides and overall. They will also manually feel the jaw joint and muscles to look for inflammation, tenderness, or clicking sound.
If arthritis is suspected, an X-ray or MRI may be taken to look for any deviations from normal.
After diagnosis, you will be connected with a physical therapist, such as those at Twin Boro Physical Therapy, to begin a treatment plan to alleviate pain and improve movement abilities.
Ready to Begin?
If you live or work in Red Bank, Twin Boro Physical Therapy is here to help. To make an appointment with us today, call 732-224-9355 or visit our website.
