by Molly Rittberg | Dec 23, 2023 | TMJ
Course Overview Are you ready to level up your TMD treatment knowledge? Most physical therapy programs spend 2-4 hours total in school on temporomandibular disorders and most do not cover craniofacial pain. This two-day course provides an introduction to... by Mike Verplancke, DPT, CSCS, CMTPT | Dec 7, 2023 | TMJ
Causes and Treatment of Jaw Pain “I never knew PT could help my jaw!” I can’t tell you how many times I have heard that! Most people are not aware that there is a conservative treatment option for head, face, and jaw pain, and it can be as simple as finding a Physical... by Joe Ogden | Aug 24, 2023 | TMJ
PT for the Jaw? One of the most common questions I have received from patients is, “Can Physical Therapy help my jaw pain?” The short answer is YES! The second question that shortly follows is, “How?” This answer is longer and not as easy to answer. Patients come to... by Penelope Van Osten | Jan 6, 2023 | TMJ
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... by Mike Verplancke, DPT, CSCS, CMTPT | Dec 17, 2022 | TMJ
Working Together Leading specialists agree that proper management of patients with Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) requires a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to care. This includes conservative care under the guidance of a trained Physical Therapist. Most... by Penelope Van Osten | Aug 18, 2022 | TMJ
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,...