by admin | Nov 12, 2023 | Ankle, Chronic Conditions, Elbow, Hand, Headache, Heel and Foot, Hip, Knee, Low Back, Neck, Pelvic Floor, Shoulder, Thoracic, TMD, Wrist
Home /Wrist How do we track your progress? Patient goals: We define patient-centered goals as what you hope to accomplish from physical therapy. While these are typically activity-specific goals, often patients report they just wish to experience less pain. When this...
by admin | Mar 25, 2022 | TMD
Home /TMD RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TMJ DISORDERS AND HEADACHES Did you know that headaches are a common symptom for patients with TMD? According to the International Headache Society, TMD is classified as a secondary headache that results from disorders of the TMJ or...
by admin | Mar 25, 2022 | TMD
Home /TMD CAN THE NECK BE INVOLVED WITH TMJ DISORDER? When you come in to have your TMJ evaluated, your physical therapist may examine your neck as it can contribute to and exacerbate TMD symptoms. Often times, those with cervical involvement also have headaches. ...
by admin | Mar 22, 2022 | TMD
Home /TMD HOW CAN PHYSICAL THERAPY HELP WITH TMD? Physical therapy can be very effective at lessening or resolving symptoms associated with TMD. Your physical therapist will create a personalized treatment plan for you based on the type of TMD you have and your signs...
by admin | Mar 22, 2022 | TMD
Home /TMD WHAT SHOULD I TELL MY PT DURING MY TMJ EVALUATION? Common signs and symptoms may include: Popping or clicking when chewing or opening and/or closing the mouth Pain around the jaw joint Facial pain Headache Limited jaw motion Neck and shoulder pain Earaches,...
by admin | Mar 22, 2022 | TMD
Home /TMD WHAT ARE TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDERS AND WHAT TYPE DO I HAVE? Temporomandibular disorders (also called TMD) affect the jaw and the muscles you use to chew and open your mouth. Often times, it is incorrectly referred to as TMJ, or temporomandibular joint, as...