TMJ disorders cause tenderness and pain to the temporomandiublar joint. This joint allows you to talk, chew, and yawn. Between 5-15% of people in the US experience pain associated with TMJ disorders.

Signs and Symptoms:

• Pain or tenderness in jaw
• Aching pain in and around the ear
• Difficulty chewing
• Locking of the jaw
• Headache
• Audible clicking or grating sensation

Physical Therapy Treatment:

The physical therapist will assess your bite, muscle flexibility, and joint movement. Both you and your physical therapist will work on manual hands-on treatment along with other modalities to decrease muscle tightness as well as relaxation and posture techniques to keep your symptoms down.