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-Marilyn Monroe
Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)
“Jaw Pain” or pain of the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) are common issues. Physical Therapy can help to evaluate and treat a variety of issues that can affect eating, sleeping, talking, and disrupt our daily life. No doctor’s order is needed. At Shift Physical Therapy and Wellness we can help you with the following conditions:
MyoFascial Pain
Pain or spasm of muscles related to eating/chewing. Muscular pain of the face and jaw can limit your life in many ways, and we can help you recover from this painful condition.
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Pain
The temporomandibular joints (TMJ) located on each side of the face near the ear canal can be a common place for dysfunction. We can help diagnose the cause of your pain and get you on the right path to recovery.
Pain after dental/oral procedures
Commonly, people experience pain and discomfort following prolonged opening of the jaw during dental visits or oral procedures. We can help you recover from these episodes and discuss treatments that may help reduce your pain for future visits.
Services
Manual Therapy
Receive hands on care for your injury. We utilize a variety of manual or hands on techniques to aid in your recovery process and help to decrease your pain.
Home Exercise Program
Determining the right exercises and activities for your injury is an essential part of your recovery. Your exercises will be easily duplicated to match your environment so you can be sure to have a speedy recovery,
Postural Stabilization
Postural stabilization exercises can help reduce symptoms of your jaw pain. Your Physical Therapist will help to determine if postural stabilization if right for your condition.
Jaw Stabilization Exercises
Isolating the right muscle groups and retraining these muscles will help to stabilize your jaw as well as prevent future recurrence of your symptoms.
Modalities
Modalities are tools used in Physical Therapy to help reduce pain, and speed up the recovery process. Your Physical Therapist will help to determine which modalities are right for you.
Kinesiotaping
Taping techniques can be used to help with stabilization, reduce swelling and edema, and aid in the recovery process.