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.
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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.
Read MoreHints For Self-Treating TMJ Symptoms
Struggling with TMJ? Having jaw, head, or neck pain? Here are helpful hints for self-treating symptoms of TMJ from specialist Pete Balik, PT.
Read MoreAs You Sleep, So Shall You Reap
Learn the role a physical therapist can play in getting a good nights sleep. Mike Karegeannes gives insight for both patients and practitioners.
Read MoreHeadache and Jaw Pain – A connection to TMJ/TMD?
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.
Read MoreExercise Prescription for Patients With Neck Pain and Headaches
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. My topic focused on what structural, behavioral or functional deficits exist with regards to the neck flexor and extensor muscles, along with balance issues due to poor neck proprioception or disruption.
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