Author: Penelope Van Osten

stress and jaw pain

Stress and Jaw Pain

Is it stress? Stress can be seen and felt in many different ways throughout your body. Some people may have headaches, stomach aches, trouble sleeping, or jaw/muscle tension. Stress is a normal human reaction to things happening around you. How your body deals with it will determine your body’s response. Stress and jaw pain can […]

TMJ
Are Headaches Linked to TMJ Pain?

Are Headaches Linked to TMJ Pain?

How TMJ Pain and Headaches May Be Related…And How Physical Therapy Can Help If you surveyed 100 people and asked them if they’ve ever had jaw pain/clicking and/or headaches, the odds are very favorable that most, if not all, would respond “yes”. Much of the time, these events are transient, or occur infrequently enough so […]

TMJ
10 Foods That Cause TMJ Dysfunction

10 Foods That Cause TMJ Dysfunction

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Managing Your TMJ Pain If you currently have or are managing TMJ pain, you are likely aware that certain foods are more painful to eat than others; or, you may have new-onset jaw pain and are finding that eating anything […]

Chronic Pain, TMJ
Preparing Your Body for the Birth of Your Baby

Preparing Your Body for the Birth of Your Baby

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Preparing Your Body for the Birth of Your Baby Most women are familiar with the Kegel exercise or the contraction of the pelvic floor muscles. While these are important in maintaining the health of your pelvic floor, we […]

Women's Health
Kinesiotaping Explained

Kinesiotaping Explained

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Kinesiotape Explained You have seen kinesiotape likely on professional basketball and football players. It’s usually interesting-looking black strips that crisscross the knee or shoulder joint. Kinesiotape is used to support and relieve pain in joints, muscles, and ligaments.  Kinesiotape helps to reduce […]

Injury Prevention, Myofascial Release, Sports Medicine
When Can I Return to Exercise After Having A Baby?

When Can I Return to Exercise After Having A Baby?

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] When Can I Return to Exercise After Having A Baby? A question from postpartum moms we hear in the clinic commonly is “When can I return to exercise after having a baby?” Giving birth is a big event. There are many remarkable […]

Women's Health