Migraine Treatment and Management
Migraines are more common than you think and are treatable by a physical therapist. Don’t suffer when there is treatment available.
Medical Marijuana for Neuropathic Facial Pain
Medical marijuana is the whole, unprocessed marijuana plant or the chemicals contained within it to alleviate the symptoms of certain conditions or diseases. The plant is comprised of over 100 chemicals or cannabinoids. Each has different effects on the body. The...
Trigeminal Neuralgia Physical Therapy Treatment Approach
Fothergill’s Disease (FD) also known as Trigeminal Neuralgia is characterized by paroxysmal attacks of severe, sharp, stabbing, electric shock-like pain affecting one side of face mainly second and third divisions of it. It can be triggered by chewing, speaking, and cold winds.
Facial Swelling As It Relates To TMJ Issues
What causes facial swelling? Practitioners who treat TMD/TMJ should be on the lookout for facial swelling and have an idea of what could be the cause. Mike Karegeannes lays out some common causes of facial swelling.
A short screening tool for TMD/TMJ
TMD specialist Mike Karegeannes explains how to use this simple screening tool to help care providers distinguish TMD from other conditions of jaw, head, and neck.
Acupuncture or Dry Needling for Myofascial Pain related to Facial Pain or Temporomandibular Pain
Mike Karegeannes shares his thoughts on Acupuncture treatment for TMD. He also weighs in on the importance of health care collaboration and provides tools to help treat TMD.