While many people equate physical therapy with sports rehabilitation, there are many types of physical therapy that help patients with all types of conditions reduce symptoms and improve their outcomes. For patients looking for TMJ treatment, Twin Boro Physical Therapy offers expert services in TMJ rehabilitation to help patients relieve pain and discomfort.
Twin Boro Physical Therapy has been helping New Jersey residents achieve outstanding results since 1980. With over 40 years of experience, we have learned how to effectively treat individuals with complex and varying conditions. When you visit our clinic, you can feel confident you are working with highly experienced professionals who are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals in minimal time.
With 51 locations across 13 convenient counties, New Jersey residents are never far from high quality rehabilitation services. To best treat our growing patient body, we offer specialized services tailored to the needs of each individual. During your individual consultation, we will discuss your concerns and find the treatment plan that best fits your needs. For many of our patients, one of the following service categories may benefit them:
- Arthritis Rehabilitation
- Geriatric Rehab
- Hand Therapy
- Neurological Rehabilitation
- Physical Therapy
- Spinal Orthopaedic Rehab
- Sports Rehab / Physical Therapy
- TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder)
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
- Workers’ Compensation
TMJ Disorder: Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
What Is TMJ Disorder?
TMJ disorder (Temporomandibular joint dysfunction) is a disorder that affects the bones and muscles of the jaw. This condition is often caused by misalignment within the ligaments, joints, and muscles of the jaw. This can cause difficulty and pain talking, eating, yawning, and generally moving the jaw.
What causes TMJ Disorder?
There are many causes of TMJ disorder, but the most common include:
- Complications from dental surgery
- Jaw surgery
- Breathing tube insertion
- Infection
- Clenching the teeth
- Grinding the teeth
- Autoimmune disease
What are the symptoms of TMJ Disorder?
The most common symptoms of TMJ disorder include:
- Pain in the jaw
- Jaw soreness
- Vertigo
- Neck pain
- Head or shoulder pain
- Shoulder tightness
- Headaches
- Migraines
- Neck muscle tension
- Head tension
- Worn down teeth
- Cold-sensitive teeth
- Pain behind the eyes
- Tingling in the fingers
What type of lifestyle modifications reduce TMJ pain?
In addition to practicing therapeutic exercises as directed by your physical therapist, simple lifestyle modifications can make a big difference when it comes to managing TMJ pain. If you notice yourself clenching your teeth frequently, consider wearing a mouth guard or other preventative device when sleeping or relaxing to help realign your jaw and prevent tooth grinding. Warm towels, icing, and acupuncture have also been shown to help relieve TMJ pain.
For some patients, reducing habits such as chewing gum, biting nails, eating hard foods, and biting your lip can help to reduce TMJ pain.
In some cases, corticosteroid injections can be beneficial to reduce TMJ pain when noninvasive treatments prove to be ineffective. In rare cases, surgery may be considered, but there is limited literature on the efficacy of this treatment.
Ready to work together?
Twin Boro Physical Therapy offers high-quality services in TMJ rehabilitation to help patients relieve pain and discomfort. To make an appointment at the office nearest you, contact Twin Boro Physical Therapy by calling 732.554.0775 or visiting our website.
