Category: TMJ

Working Together on Jaw Pain

Working Together on Jaw Pain

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 people, even Dentists are unaware that trained and certified Temporomandibular Disorder Physical Therapists can treat jaw pain. Dentists and PTs working […]

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
The Connection Between Migraines and Dizziness

The Connection Between Migraines and Dizziness

The Connection Between Migraines and Dizziness Migraine is a common, but not yet fully understood condition that can display a wide variability of symptoms. There is a definite connection between migraines and dizziness. The term “migraine” is derived from the Greek word “hēmikrania” for a headache along “half” of the “skull”. Traditionally, a migraine was […]

TMJ, Vestibular & Balance
Are Headaches and TMJ Dysfunction Related?

Are Headaches and TMJ Dysfunction Related?

Headaches and Temporomandibular Dysfunction- “Are they related?”  Are you a chronic headache sufferer? Do you have neck pain, facial pain, a sensation of ear fullness, or pain? If you have never had your neck/ face/temporomandibular joint (TMJ) assessed by a trained TMJ Specialist Physical Therapist, you may be suffering from headaches unnecessarily. Many patients that […]

Chronic Pain, TMJ
Could My Allergies Be Causing TMJ Pain?

Could My Allergies be Causing TMJ Pain?

Allergy Season is here When you experience jaw pain, your mind may jump to reasons such as teeth grinding, muscle pain, disc issues, or toothaches. By going for the obvious, however, you may overlook something as simple as allergies causing your jaw pain. The question gets asked frequently, ” Could my allergies be causing my […]

TMJ
Migraine and Headache Awareness Month

Migraine and Headache Awareness Month

June is Migraine and Headache Awareness Month June is Migraine and Headache Awareness Month. Headaches and migraines are unfortunately common concerns for many people around the world. Headaches and migraines can persist for long periods and can be quite debilitating. According to the World Health Organization, general headaches are ranked third and migraines are ranked […]

Chronic Pain, Injury Prevention, TMJ