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Chronic Pain: From Hurt to Help, a Look at Pain

Chronic Pain: From Hurt to Help, a Look at Pain

by Michael Karegeannes | Feb 16, 2018 | Symptoms

Discover the difference between acute vs chronic pain and find health practitioners who understand the physical and emotional nature of pain. There is HELP, There is HOPE!

Headache and Jaw Pain – A connection to TMJ/TMD?

Headache and Jaw Pain – A connection to TMJ/TMD?

by Michael Karegeannes | Jul 18, 2017 | Symptoms, TMD, Treatment

Headaches are common among the general population and positively associated with several musculoskeletal disorders including temporomandibular disorders (TMD). The objective of this study was to explore the presence of possible confounders of the association between TMD and headaches.

Exercise Prescription for Patients With Neck Pain and Headaches

Exercise Prescription for Patients With Neck Pain and Headaches

by Michael Karegeannes | May 30, 2017 | Symptoms, Treatment

Recently I had the pleasure of Lecturing at the 2017 American Academy of Orofacial Pain 41st scientific meeting in Scottsdale Arizona. My topic was on Therapeutic Exercises for Patients with Headaches and Chronic Cervical Pain.

What is Trismus (Lock Jaw)? And how best is it treated?

What is Trismus (Lock Jaw)? And how best is it treated?

by Michael Karegeannes | Aug 18, 2016 | Symptoms, Treatment

What is LockJaw? Trismus (or lock jaw) is a condition in which someone has severely restricted mouth opening. It is a problem commonly encountered by dental practitioners, and responds well in the hands of a trained physical therapist. Trismus has a number of...
To Click or Not to Click, that is the question!

To Click or Not to Click, that is the question!

by Michael Karegeannes | Nov 24, 2015 | Symptoms, TMD

One of the most common complaints I hear from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) patients is that their jaw will “pop” or “click”. In many cases, the popping or clicking is harmless, painless and does not impair function. Patients ask, if it is more of an annoyance than...
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