TMJ / TMD
Temporomandibular disorders are a group of conditions involving the jaw joint, chewing muscles and nerves of the head, neck and face. Symptoms are real, complex and often connected to posture, muscle tension, stress, joint mechanics and other pain conditions.
Our Norwood TMJ Center brings focused evaluation and conservative treatment to a condition that is often misunderstood. Surgery is rarely the first answer.
What you may be noticing
- Pain chewing or opening wide
- Morning jaw tightness
- Clicking or locking
- Headache near the temples
- Face, ear, neck or shoulder pain
How physical therapy may help you
- Assess jaw and neck mechanics
- Reduce muscle guarding and joint irritation
- Improve jaw control and posture
- Coordinate with dentists and physicians as appropriate