Jaw Pain: TMJ Pain treatment Through Physical Therapy in Northern Michigan

"TMJ" refers to a temporomandibular joint and muscle disorder that commonly causes pain and dysfunction in the jaw joint, thereby restricting the muscles that control motion of the jaw. At Dynamic Physical Therapy of Northern Michigan, we have a staff of experienced physical therapists who are experts in TMJ pain and TMJ treatment. Our patients of Northern Michigan suffering from TMJ pain commonly complain of jaw pain at the opening or side of the jaw, and difficulty eating as the pain becomes problematic for chewing.

In some instances, TMJ pain in the jaw will subside on its own and will not require physical therapy treatment. Others will experience chronic jaw pain that requires physical therapy treatment to soothe the jaw and relieve the TMJ disorder. TMJ or jaw pain can be a debilitating condition. At Dynamic Physical Therapy of Northern Michigan we welcome the opportunity to help you with this condition to find relief for your jaw pain through our physical therapy TMJ treatment. Our physical therapists are expertly trained to help you and we work closely with your dentist and/or physician so you receive a comprehensive TMJ treatment approach to your TMJ disorder and jaw pain.

At Dynamic Physical Therapy in Northern Michigan, we work with our TMJ patients directly to determine exactly what the cause of their jaw pain is, followed by a detailed examination of the injured jaw and the surrounding neck area. Our physical therapy facilities are fully equipped with ultra-sound technology, electrical stimulation and iontophoresis to help diagnose and provide physical therapy treatment for our patients with jaw pain.

Dynamic Physical Therapy of Northern Michigan has offices in Gaylord, Manistee, Cadillac, Grayling, Buckley and Marion in Northern Michigan. If you are suffering from chronic jaw pain and would like to consult a physical therapist regarding TMJ treatment, please contact one of our offices today to schedule an appointment.