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about TMJ and the other possible causes of jaw pain, alo
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The TMJ Joint: Basic Jaw Ana

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the joint connect
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It’s these jaw muscles that allow you to chew, talk and ya
your lower jaw, known as the condyles that slide along t
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soft disc lies between the condyle and the temporal bon
distributing movement from talking and chewing. When
the intervertebral discs becoming deteriorated, which c
weakness and numbness
numbness.

What is Temporamandibular 
Simply put, TMD (temporomandibular joint disorder) is
conditions affecting the jaw muscles, the temporomand
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with facial pain. These symptoms may involve either one
or head. Sometimes, they occur following an injury.

Common Symptoms of TMD

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Other Causes of Jaw/Neck Pa

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Although TMD is one of the major reasons for jaw and n
such as:

Teeth grinding—Often, people who grind their teeth a

it’s usually done while sleeping. It can becaused by str
crooked teeth or other conditions. Besides creating ja
can lead to tooth sensitivity, tooth fractures and loose
typically recommend that their patients wear a mouth
In some cases, jaw, neck or facial pain isn’t caused by T
be due to jaw injuries, sinus issues, arthritis, periodon

People Most at Risk

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Women are more than twice as likely to have TMD as

People between the ages of 30 to 50 years old tend to
Individuals suffering from stress or structural deform
What’s more, people with diseases, such as OA (osteo
arthritis),  bromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and
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have TMD more than other populations.
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How Physical Therapy Can H

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One of the main treatments that works is physical thera

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 Physical therapists show clients how to use jaw exerci
and improving exibility as well as range of motion.
They also use heat/ice treatments and therapies, whic
circulation to the jaw.
Massage treatments are used for relieving muscle ten
Postural correction exercises and other exercises are
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Other Nonsurgical Treatmen
Doctors and/or dentists use and recommend several wa
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Medications, such as NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-in a
Muscle relaxants
Using oral appliances or oral splints
Topical steroid treatments (iontophoresis)
Joint mobilizations
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Counseling on how to change behaviors that may be i
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Class IV Laser Tx

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Considerations and Warning

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 If nonsurgical treatments aren’t effective, surgery or m
be needed, such as arthrocentesis, TMJarthroscopy, o
modi ed condylotomy and other procedures.
There are several ways that the TMJ can become inju
whiplash, a heavy blow to the lower jaw or side of the

For more information, please contact us. At Cawley Phy

treat your pain. We x your problem. You can call us at 5
our Doctors of PT or email us at cawleyptfrank@gmail.c

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