Have you noticed any pain when you open and close your mouth? Do you have a soreness or tenderness in the jaw area? If you answered yes, then you likely have temporomandibular disorder or TMJ. TMJ is a very common disorder and luckily is not permanent. With the right treatment, you can be right as rain in no time. At Grande Prairie Physiotherapy, we can not only help relieve immediate pain related to TMJ but we can also show our patients the best techniques for preventing discomfort in the future. 

What Is TMJ?

Your temporomandibular joint is what is responsible for TMJ. This joint is a hinge that connects your jaw to the temporal bones of your skull and is what allows you to move your jaw up, down, and side-to-side. Without this joint you would not be able to eat, talk, chew, yawn, etc. Some tell-tale signs of TMJ include locked jaw, ringing in the ears, neck pain, dizziness, jaw fatigue or pain, a difficulty chewing, a tenderness in the jaw area, and more. Unfortunately, it is difficult to determine what exactly causes TMJ, but the good news is in the majority of cases the pain can be relieved with a few simple techniques and self-care. 

Importance of Professional TMJ Help

When it comes to jaw pain and TMJ, the need for immediate help is something we can understand. When it hurts to do simple everyday tasks like eating and chewing, it can become very discouraging. Our physiotherapists at Awesome Physiotherapy can not only help to relieve the pain but can also help restore the natural movement of your jaw. A professional can analyze your condition and create a treatment plan that will work best for you specifically. Some of the treatments we use to help our patients with TMJ include:

Terrific TMJ Help 

If you are feeling any pain or discomfort in your jaw or having difficulty eating, don’t wait for the pain to subside on its own, call your local professional physiotherapists at Grande Prairie Physiotherapy. For over 8 years, we have been helping many patients with TMJ, so much so they never need to come back and see it. When you are looking for immediate help and pain relief, contact us to set up your first appointment to start feeling better!