Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain is a common issue that many people experience. Here are some frequently asked questions about TMJ pain: 1. What is TMJ pain? · TMJ pain refers to discomfort or pain in the temporomandibular joint, which connects the jawbone to the...
The missing piece in the treatment of TMD related issues, voice and swallow issues! We have to learn and know all the structures below the chin! Voice:An estimated 17.9 million U.S. adults ages 18 or older, or 7.6%, report having had a problem with their voice in the...
Today in my blog, I wanted to provide you all with some visuals of a proposed Chronology of events that can lead to a forward head posture, in particular upper cervical spine extension, or as we often refer to as a craniocervical extension. For this blog, I am...
I wanted to take a moment to introduce you to the TMD Screener if you are not familiar with it. It came out in 2011 due to the great work of Dr. Yoly M. Gonzalez, DDS, MS, MPH, and Dr. Eric Schiffman, DDS, MS. Using this instrument will allow clinicians to identify...
The Use of LASERS for TMJ Dysfunction The American Academy of Craniomandibular Disorders has cited physical therapy as an important treatment modality in the management of TMDs. Physical therapy is intended to relieve musculoskeletal pain, reduce inflammation, and...