What is TMD?

Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is the condition involving pain and discomfort with the movement and function of the jaw bones, muscles and tissues.

Physiotherapy can help treat TMD by reducing pain and inflammation in the joint. It will help to improve the movement and function of your TMJ (Temporomandibular joint). At Fortius Physiotherapy, we will create a personalized treatment plan to suit your needs. These wil include dos and don’ts for your daily life.

What Are Some Symptoms Of TMD?

• Difficulty chewing and swallowing due to soreness in the jaw
• Pain in your ear, neck, head
• Pain in either side of your face
• Difficulty moving the jaw, even while speaking
• Jaw feels “locked”, making it hard to open or close the mouth
• Tenderness and ache in your facial region
• Clicking, grinding, clenching of the jaw

What To Expect From Your TMJ Physiotherapy Assessment?
The TMJ specialist at Fortius will assess and evaluate your pain, discomfort, and other symptoms. We will then create an individualized treatment plan to help you recover. Often, TMJ is mostly temporary and physiotherapy treatment is very effective.

Some your treatments may include:

• Posture correction
• Jaw movement exercises
• Manual therapy including massage, stretching, and joint mobilization
• Laser and ultrasound treatments
• Relaxation training
• Pain control

Contact us for more information, and we can get your treatment started!

Karen Evers R.Kin