While most people associate chiropractors, physiotherapists, and massage therapists with care for problems associated with the back, neck, and spine, they may also be able to help relieve pain associated with your jaw, specifically TMJ, which can be a very common sore spot for many people. If you struggle with TMJ pain, Max Physiotherapy is pleased to offer various treatment options that effectively ease the pain from this common ailment.
Jaw pain describes any pain that results from conditions affecting the jaw joints, jaw muscles, and facial nerves. It often exists when the connection point between the jaw and the skull becomes painful and swollen. TMJ syndrome specifically refers to a painful condition that affects the jaw joint and the surrounding muscles of the face, neck, and head. Pain is most noticeable with the movement of the jaw, especially when eating. In some cases, the jaw joint may click as the jaw opens and/or shuts.
The most common causes are clenching of the jaw and teeth grinding (bruxism). The misalignment of the teeth and/or jaw is also a major contributing factor to jaw pain.
At Max Physiotherapy, we use a combination of treatments for TMJ jaw pain. Active Release along with Massage Techniques treats the muscles and soft tissues of the neck, jaw, and head. TMJ massage includes treatment inside the mouth, which is extremely beneficial as it releases soft tissue restrictions.
A Chiropractor may help with TMJ by alleviating tension and dysfunction in the spine. As Chiropractors alleviate this dysfunction, it reduces the pressure on various nerves, which then alleviates pain associated with TMJ. Many people who have TMJ need continual care in order to keep the pain under control and manage other side effects.
Let Max Physiotherapy help with your TMJ and get you back to pain-free living. If you have any questions about TMJ, or TMJ treatment, or you suffer from TMJ and would like to make an appointment for treatment, please call us at (403) 453-5000 and we will be happy to help.
Call Max Physiotherapy at (403) 453-5000 to set up your Jaw Pain appointment today!
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Max Physiotherapy 7171 80 Avenue NE,
Unit 329 Calgary, Alberta T3J 0P6
Providing Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Massage Therapy and Acupuncture to NE Calgary and Surrounding Areas
