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Facial Swelling As It Relates To TMJ Issues

Facial Swelling As It Relates To TMJ Issues

by Michael Karegeannes | Aug 6, 2018 | Symptoms, Treatment

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

A short screening tool for TMD/TMJ

by Michael Karegeannes | Mar 15, 2018 | Symptoms, TMD, Treatment

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

Acupuncture or Dry Needling for Myofascial Pain related to Facial Pain or Temporomandibular Pain

by Michael Karegeannes | Dec 21, 2017 | TMD, Treatment

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.

Hints For Self-Treating TMJ Symptoms

Hints For Self-Treating TMJ Symptoms

by Michael Karegeannes | Nov 1, 2017 | TMD, Treatment

Struggling with TMJ? Having jaw, head, or neck pain? Here are helpful hints for self-treating symptoms of TMJ from specialist Pete Balik, PT.

As You Sleep, So Shall You Reap

As You Sleep, So Shall You Reap

by Michael Karegeannes | Oct 31, 2017 | Treatment

Learn the role a physical therapist can play in getting a good nights sleep. Mike Karegeannes gives insight for both patients and practitioners.

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.

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