The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) attaches your jawbone to your skull. These act like hinges and are on each side of your jaw. Pain can occur at the jaw joint and in the muscles that help control your jaw opening and closing.

Trauma, improper bit, arthritis, grinding/clenching, stress, genetics, and general wear and tear can cause TMJ disorder. It is most common in those 20-40 years of age and is more common in women than men.

Some common symptoms that occur with TMJ are:

• Pain or tenderness of the jaw.
• Aching in or around the ear.
• Painful chewing.
• Facial Pain
• Locking of the joint, which makes it difficult to open and close your mouth.

Can physical therapy help?

YES! With physical therapy, we can do several things during your treatment session to reduce your pain and provide healing of that joint. Our team will also provide a home exercise program to continue improving the overall mouth function. We want to see your quality of life improve and get back to daily things like talking and eating without pain!