TMJ physiotherapy care is provided by Amber at Nova Physiotherapy. She has taken additional training and certifications to provide comprehensive care for your jaw.
Your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects your jaw to your skull and is involved in everything from eating and talking to breathing. TMJ dysfunction (TMJD) happens when this joint or the surrounding muscles are not working well together.
Common reasons to see Amber:
- Bruxism: Jaw and teeth grinding or clenching
- Disc issues: Clicking, popping, or locking in your jaw
- Challenge with opening or closing your mouth
- Locking of the jaw open or closed
- Mouth breathing
- Tongue posture changes
- Orofascial Myofunctional Disorders: mouth breathing, tongue thrust, tongue-tie, difficulty managing food in the mouth
- Post-dental procedure jaw pain or irritation
- TMJ-related tension from stress or posture
- Ear pain or feelings of fullness
- Headaches and migraines
- Neck pain
- Jaw pain, tightness, fatigue or discomfort with talking, yawning or chewing
