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Are You Living With Jaw Dysfunction And Pain?

TMJ Can Limit Your Life, But You Don’t Have To Let It

Do you have a hard time chewing or yawning? Do you feel pain in your jaw? When you open or close your mouth, do you hear a click? If so, you may have a TMJ, or “temporomandibular joint dysfunction.”


The temporomandibular joint is the joint that connects your jaw to your skull. TMJ is a disorder that induces pain and stiffness in the jaw joint and its associated muscles. TMJ dysfunction may occur if the joint is injured in some way. 


The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a complex structure consisting of bones, tendons, and muscles that can cause pain on one or both sides of your jaw. This can make opening your mouth, talking, yawning, and chewing difficult. 


If you’re tired of coping with the discomfort of TMJ, physiotherapy will help. Our innovative care strategies at Central Physiotherapy will help you find quick relief. Click here to book an appointment. 

Physiotherapy Can Help With TMJ Pain And Discomfort

Home remedies can be used to treat TMJ dysfunction in some cases. Some people respond well to medications like ibuprofen or aspirin. Ice packs applied directly to the jaw joint can also help relieve pain. Essential oils with sedative properties, such as clary sage or lavender, can also provide temporary relief. 

When home remedies fail to provide long-term relief, medical intervention may be required. Stronger muscle relaxants or anti-inflammatory drugs may be prescribed in many cases.


Dental splints can also be used by your dentist to ensure proper tooth alignment and prevent dental grinding. Other medical treatments include trigger-point acupuncture, joint replacement, and TMJ arthroscopy. 


If you choose to avoid pain relievers and use a more natural approach, physiotherapy is possibly one of the most effective treatments for TMJ pain/disorder. 


At your first appointment with Central Physiotherapy, a thorough examination of your neck, shoulders, and thoracic spine will be performed to determine whether those structures are causing your symptoms.


Then, depending on the complexity of your symptoms and your unique needs, one of our dedicated physiotherapists will build a care plan for you. 


Our physiotherapist will examine jaw mobility and relieve muscle tension in the neck and head regions. Your treatment plan will focus on regaining your normal function and the interaction of your jaw muscles and joints. Your recovery plan may include a variety of procedures and modalities, such as jaw exercises, soft tissue massage, joint mobilization, myofascial techniques, electrical stimulation, or ultrasound.

Causes And Symptoms Of TMJ Disorder

There are several reasons why TMJ dysfunction may develop, but misalignment of the teeth, gum chewing, arthritis, teeth grinding, or jaw injury are the most common causes.


Are you experiencing any of these symptoms? If so, contacting a physiotherapist at Central Physiotherapy is a good idea for pain relief.


Symptoms of TMJ disorder include: 
- Jaw pain
- Pain when eating or chewing
- Jaw popping
- Headaches
- Sore jaw muscles
- Lockjaw
- Pain in the temples
- Earaches

There is no exact way to diagnose TMJ dysfunction, but our Physiotherapists at Central Physiotherapy & Massage will examine your medical history and conduct tests if you think you might be dealing with this disorder. 


Your physiotherapist may also refer you to an otolaryngologist or dentist specializing in jaw disorders. Before diagnosing TMJ pain, any other medical conditions should be ruled out, as symptoms may also be related to conditions known as trigeminal neuralgia, salivary gland disease, or even swollen lymph nodes. You will be treated based on the severity of your symptoms until your condition has been determined.

Jaw-dropping facts you should know about your chronic TMJ pa

Chronic pain in and around the temporomandibular joint or TMJ can make everything from eating to sleeping difficult. Gaining a better understanding of what temporomandibular joint pain is, how it affects your whole-body health, and how to get relief is the first step in stopping the problem.

Many people refer to their temporomandibular joint disorder simply as “TMJ.” Although your physiotherapist and dentist will understand what you’re referring to, it’s good to know that the term “TMJ” refers to the anatomy—the specific joint in your jaw—rather than the actual disorder. From a technical perspective, your disorder is a TMD or temporomandibular disorder specifically affecting your temporomandibular joint.


There are many different possible causes of temporomandibular joint pain, ranging from a random head injury to arthritis or even behavioural factors, such as grinding or clenching your teeth.


The average patient with temporomandibular joint pain will feel localized pain in the jaw, especially around where the joint is located. However, TMJ disorders can also cause referred pain, a fairly common medical phenomenon in which pain is felt in a different area of the body from which the injury or inflammation is located.


It isn’t uncommon for TMD sufferers to also have headaches or migraines, soreness in their neck, shoulders, and back, and even earaches or sinus pressure.


Diet plays a big role in managing TMJ pain. Avoiding inflammatory foods can help reduce discomfort in the joint, but the type of food you eat can also have a positive impact. Try to base your diet around nutritious whole or minimally processed foods that are soft and require less chewing effort to eat, such as eggs, fish, or pureed fruit. This, in combination with physiotherapist can help you get relief sooner.


Anxiety and stress are two significant factors that contribute to many cases of TMD. If you’re a healthy individual and have suddenly begun to experience jaw pain, take an inward look at what’s been happening in your life lately. If you’ve been feeling extremely stressed or anxious, you could be experiencing temporomandibular joint pain. Teeth clenching often accompany this cause of TMJ pain as many people subconsciously grit and grind their teeth when feeling upset, overwhelmed, or frustrated.


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6028 48 Avenue, Camrose, AB, T4V 0K3


(780) 673-0573


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