TMJ & OROFACIAL PAIN
(201) 880-7787 A: Maywood Physical Therapy & Rehab Center
119 E. Passaic St Maywood, NJ 07607 W: www.maywoodpt.com L: Google Map
(201) 523-9778 A: Emerson Physical Therapy & Rehab Center
45 Emerson Plaza East #102, Emerson, NJ 07630 W: www.emersonptnj.com L: Google Map
(201) 338-4053 A: Bergenfield Physical Therapy & Rehab Center
253 S Washington Ave, Suite 1a, Bergenfield, NJ 07621 07621 W: www.bergenfieldptnj.com L: Google Map
(862) 249-1330 A: Clifton Physical Therapy & Rehab Center
1373 Broad Street Suite 204, Clifton, NJ 07013 W: www.cliftonptnj.com L: Google Map
(201) 535-4145 A: Paramus Physical Therapy & Rehab Center
12 N State Route 17 Suite 118 PARAMUS, NJ 07652 W: www.paramusptnj.com L: Google Map
Physical Therapy for TMJ pain (Temporomandibular Disorders) in Maywood, New Jersey
Physical Therapy Maywood rehab center, TMJ treatment new jersey pain also known as (TMD) temporomandibular joint disorder is a very complex area when it is affected individuals may suffer from pain, tightness, weakness and headaches from the functionality of the TMJ joint. tmj rehab therapists in new jersey joint coordinates the function of chewing, swallowing and the stabilization of the cervical spine and shoulder girdle. TMJ new jersey pain affects patients in various ways not being able to chew without pain, cracking or an audible noise when opening / closing the mouth, headaches, migraines and muscle aggravation throughout the neck, face and shoulder region. Through proper joint training the TMJ specialist nj will regain proper balance. The rehabilitation program will be aimed at eliminating pain, increasing range of motion and increasing stability within whole joint.
ANATOMY / FUNCTION
The TMJ joint connects the mandible to the skull. The TMJ joint is composed of very important ligaments and muscles.
MUSCLES:
- Opening – inferior head of lateral pterygoid, anterior digastric, mylohyoid.
- Closing – masseter, anterior and middle temporalis, medial pterygoid, superior head lateral pterygoid.
- Protrusion – bilateral contraction of the lateral pterygoid.
- Retrusion – middle and posterior temporalis, posterior portion of masseter.
- Laterotrusion – ipsilateral middle and posterior temporalis, contralateral inferior head lateral pterygoid.
LIGAMENTS:
- Temporomandibular ligament
- Stylomandibular ligament
- Oto-mandibular ligaments
- Discomalleolar ligament
- Anterior malleolar ligament
The muscles are responsible for mastification (chewing) these muscles are one of the strongest muscles in the human body. The load transfer through the TMJ joint exceeds 200lbs when opening and closing the mouth. The TMJ treatment maywood nj also plays a very important role in balance.
SYMPTOMS / CAUSES
TMJ pain is dependent on the area and structures that have been irritated and influenced causing the brain to fire nociception to specific areas of your joint. TMJ pain has been often mistaken to be a tooth issue where the patient will go to a dentist for relief. The teeth or structural abnormalities of your bite are rarely responsible for TMJ pain. Most research shows stress and tension as a causative factor of the disorder. Symptoms of TMJ pain include but are not limited to:
- Fatigue in the face
- Difficulty chewing
- Pain or discomfort biting
- Toothaches
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Earaches
- Shoulder pain
- Ringing in the ears
- Pain, tightness and tenderness in the jaw, neck of face
- Clicking, popping or grinding sounds when opening or closing the mouth
DIAGNOSIS
At Physical Therapy near Hackensack the doctor will begin with a comprehensive examination which will address the onset, cause, duration, severity, vectors that cause the TMJ pain. TMJ pain rarely if ever requires any radiological referral.
Comprehensive TMJ Pain Treatment in New Jersey
Our Physical Therapy near Little Ferry center, we have extensive experience treating TMJ pain. Based on a functional evaluation we create an individual tmj treatment bergen county plan. TMJ center of nj is a muscular joint and muscular dysfunction within the joint causing misalignment. We will treat the TMJ treatment nj pain both outside the face and intraorally to release specific muscles. TMJ pain has a deep connection with neck muscles and overuse of muscles causing referral pain and headaches which will all be determined and treated accordingly. Also besides releasing superficial neck muscles the doctors and physical therapists will treat the deep cervical fascia.