What Is TMJ Disorder?

TMJ stands for Temporomandibular Joint and the temporomandibular joint is located in the jaw, consisting of a hinge and a slide. The bones connected to the TMJ have cartilage and a disc between them, which absorb shock and keep the jaw moving smoothly. When either one or both of these become worn or dislocated, damage is suffered. An injury to this area usually puts it out of alignment and can be irritating at the least, and extremely painful at the worst. Elite Spine & Sports Care of Totowa offers the services of knowledgeable and experienced Physical Therapists who can evaluate and treat TMJ Disorder. We offer treatment for the pain of TMJ Disorder to patients in Totowa, Passaic County NJ as well as surrounding area locations.

How Do We Treat TMJ Disorder?

TMJ is often treated with medication to ease pain, and in extreme cases surgery is required. Before considering either of these solutions, Physical Therapy is an alternative way to treat TMJ. Treatment can begin with simple heat and ice. Ultrasound application is also effective. Our Physical Therapists treat TMJ Disorder by providing exercises that stretch and strengthen the jaw muscles.

Using Physical Therapy To Treat TMJ Disorder

Our experienced team at Elite Spine & Sports Care of Totowa likes to use the latest techniques to treat TMJ Disorder. We are able to determine the root cause of TMJ Disorder and recommend Physical Therapy applications to treat it. If you suffer pain from a locked jaw, difficulty opening the jaw, biting problems, and clicking or popping noise when biting, you should definitely seek treatment. Give Elite Spine & Sports Care of Totowa a call and consult with a member of our staff about your concerns. We always seek to ease your discomfort and treat the cause without medication or surgery when possible. We can be reached at (862) 239-1768.