Understanding TMJ vs. TMD: The Benefits of Physical Therapy for Lasting Relief

This blog post aims to educate readers about TMJ and TMD, highlight the benefits of physical therapy, and emphasize the convenience of direct access to care for those living in Raleigh, Jackson, or Coastal North Carolina.

TMJ before and after physical therapy

Many people try to grin and bear pain in hopes that it will go away on its own. But when that pain makes it difficult to carry out daily necessary actions, such as talking and eating, it’s time to find treatment options that can help. TMJ dysfunction is a condition that can interfere with your […]

How to treat jaw lock from TMJ

Your jaw is used on a daily basis, from talking to your co-workers to enjoying your favorite foods. When your jaw isn’t properly functioning, or it feels locked in place, it can interfere with your overall quality of life. Jaw lock is a common symptom of a disorder called TMJ dysfunction. TMJ dysfunction can cause […]

6 TMJ dysfunction symptoms you may be feeling in your ear

Experiencing head or neck pain that is also affecting your ear? The cause could be dysfunction in your temporomandibular joint, or TMJ for short. TMJ dysfunction is a condition that affects the jaw joint and the surrounding muscles. Though TMJ dysfunction is often associated with jaw pain, the symptoms can affect other areas including the […]

5 benefits of TMJ massage

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) hinges on our bottom jaw to the base of our skull. It allows us to open our mouths for chewing, laughing and talking. When the temporomandibular joint becomes inflamed, the result is TMJ dysfunction. This condition affects anywhere from 5% to 12% of people in the U.S. It can cause pain […]

7 things that could be behind your TMJ dysfunction flare-up

While it’s always bothersome to feel pain that interferes with your day-to-day life, it can be even worse when it comes and goes. No one wants to feel relieved when a pain goes away, thinking it’s gone for good, just for it to recur soon after.   TMJ dysfunction is a condition that can cause […]

What does TMJ dysfunction feel like?

TMJ (temporomandibular joint) dysfunction is a disorder that causes pain or discomfort in your jaw and/or the areas around it, like the mouth, cheeks or eyes. The pain and discomfort can travel throughout the face and cause discomfort in other areas.  TMJ can also feel like aching, tingling, discomfort and tenderness in your jaw, which […]

Relieve the Feeling Of A Tired Jaw From TMD

Do you ever experience locking, popping, tension headaches, or tightness in your jaw when chewing, yawning, or opening the mouth wide? If you said yes, this could likely be a symptom of temporomandibular disorder or TMD.   The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) of the jaw acts like a sliding hinge, connecting your jawbone to your skull. […]

What benefits can TMJ dysfunction physical therapy offer?

Struggling with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction? Many other people are, too. One medical study reports that 8 out of every 10 people who go to the dentist have TMJ dysfunction. People with this condition tend to feel aching, pain and tenderness in their jaw. But they may not know where to turn for help with […]

The TMJ dilemma: How TMJ dysfunction can lead to jaw dislocation

Jaw dislocation is when the jaw moves out of its normal position. It can happen for a variety of reasons, and one of these jaw dislocation causes is TMJ dysfunction.  TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint. TMJ dysfunction occurs when the TMJ is injured or inflamed. The TMJs are located where the lower jawbone meets the […]

Two TMJ exercises used in physical therapy

Do you have frequent or continuous jaw pain? Do you find chewing or talking harder to do comfortably? If you answered yes to these questions, you might have a condition called temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction.  TMJ dysfunction is often the result of weak or tight muscles in your jaw or neck. This condition is more […]

Three TMJ physical therapy exercises you can try right now

How familiar are you with your temporomandibular joint (TMJ)? Unless it’s in pain, there’s little chance you’ve given the TMJ much though. However, these little joints play in important role in your daily life. Without them, you wouldn’t be able to smile, laugh, talk or even chew your food. Some conditions cause pain in one […]