Your physiotherapist will assess the movement and alignment of your neck and jaw looking for tightness and imbalances in the muscles and restrictions in the joints. An individualized treatment plan will then be developed with you. When necessary, your physio will contact your dentist and / or specialist to coordinate your treatment with their recommendations if needed.
TMD can have a huge impact on your ability to chew, laugh and talk. When such frequent, repetitive movements are painful it can leave you super irritable and agitated throughout your day. Our TMJ physios in Victoria, BC are here to help you quickly get relief from jaw pain so you can get back to living your life while feeling your best.
The jaw joints, also known as the temporomandibular joints (TMJ), are one of the most complex joints in our body. The joint connects the lower jaw to the skull in front of the ear and is involved in many functions including eating, speaking, facial expressions and more importantly breathing.
You have two temporo-mandibular joints, one on each side of your jaw, comprised of muscles, blood vessels, nerves and bones. Unfortunately this joint is a common area for reoccurring jaw pain.
TMD stands for temporomandibular dysfunction and is the more current term used to describe dysfunction with the temporomandibular joints.
