Face Up to Your TMD (Jaw Pain).
More than 10 million people in the United States suffer with temporomandibular joint disorder or TMD, a painful dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) or jaw. There are many different types of TMJ disorders and often the exact cause is unknown.
An Open and Shut Case for Physical Therapy
TMD can be miserable but at CORA treatments are designed to restore the natural movement of your jaw and decrease your pain. If you’re tired of the aching, the clicking noise, and the dizziness, do something! Call CORA.
TMD Symptoms
- Aching pain in and around your ear
- Clicking or popping when opening or closing your mouth
- Decreased range of motion
- Difficulty opening your mouth
- Difficulty or pain while chewing
- Headaches
- Inflammation around the temporomandibular joint
- Jaw fatigue
- Locking of the jaw
- Neck pain
- Pain that radiates into the face and neck
- Ringing in your ears
- Stiff jaw muscles
- Tenderness of your jaw
TMD Conditions CORA Treats:
- Arthritis or degenerative joint
- Chronic pain
- Disc disordersJoint laxity
- Myofacial pain or trigger points
- Post-surgical
- Stress, anxiety or depression
- Trauma to the joint
Treatments CORA Offers for TMD
- Behavior modification
- Dry needling
- Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization
- Modalities such as ice, heat, electrical stimulation, iontophoresis and ultrasound
- Manual therapy
- Posture education
- Range of motion and flexibility
- Relaxation techniques
