TMJ Physiotherapy in Markham

Do you have difficulties opening your jaw? Do you feel pain or discomfort when you open or close your mouth? If yes, you may have a TMJ disorder.

TMJ disorders can significantly affect your quality of life from nutrition (ability to eat) to general discomfort. However, this doesn’t have to be the case.

Our TMJ Physiotherapy services at Atlas Physiotherapy Clinic in Markham can get rid of the pain, discomfort, and related symptoms and effects of TMJ disorders. Book a FREE 10-minute consultation now! You can also call: 905-470-0950 or visit us in person in Markham. (Google Maps).

We offer a variety of physiotherapy treatments (including TMJ physiotherapy) through highly personalized treatment plans.

What is TMJ Disorder?

A TMJ disorder (temporomandibular joint disorder) is a complex condition that causes pain and/or joint dysfunction of the TMJ (temporomandibular joint) – a complex joint on either side of the jaw that connects the skull temporal bone to the lower jaw. The joint allows movement and important functions like talking, yawning, and chewing.

Since the TMJ is a very complex joint with several structures like the jaw bone, ligaments, cartilage, and muscles, TMJ disorders can also affect the muscles and other structures responsible for controlling jaw movement.

TMJ Therapy: Signs That You Need Physio for Your Jaw

If you have the following symptoms, you may be a candidate for TMJ Therapy:

Pain opening or closing your mouth
Inability to open the mouth
Inability to move the jaw side-to-side comfortably
Noise (popping or grating) in the temporomandibular joint when you open/close the mouth or move the jaws side-to-side
Difficulty/pain when chewing
Jaw pain or jaw tenderness
Jaw locking
Ringing in the ears, ear pain, or headaches.
Change in bite
Neck pain & shoulder pain
Change in bite i.e., your teeth no longer align/fit together properly

You should seek professional help if you have any one or more of the above symptoms. Most importantly, if the symptoms worsen and/or interfere with your day-to-day activities like speaking and eating, seek help immediately!

Main Causes of TMJ

TMJ issues are linked to a wide range of causes that include but aren’t limited to:

Misalignment of the jaw or teeth
Arthritis
Teeth grinding or clenching
Trauma to the jaw/face linked to injury or accidents (like a motor vehicle injury or sports injuries)
Poor habits such as poor posture, habitual nail-biting, and excessive gum-chewing
Some medical conditions like chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia

TMJ Physio Clinic: Our Approach

Step 1: Initial Consultation and Detailed Assessment

From the onset, we focus on identifying the root cause of your jaw problem. Our TMJ physiotherapists conduct thorough assessments of posture issues, lifestyle, medical history, and more to understand the cause, type, and impact of the TMJ disorder.

Step 2: TMJ Diagnosis

Assessment is done by our TMJ physiotherapists with specialized experience in TMJ disorders. Diagnosis is best done by obtaining and analyzing a patient’s medical history, symptoms, physical observation and examination of jaw, facial structure, teeth alignment, neck posture, and more.

Our thorough assessments will uncover the root cause of the issue among other important information, after which we advise clients accordingly. For TMJ issues that need multiple professionals, such as issues linked to dental misalignment, we will recommend and work alongside a dental specialist.

Step 3: Personalized Treatment Plan

If TMJ physiotherapy can alleviate the discomfort and/or pain and deal with the problem conclusively, we will craft bespoke treatment plans. Typical TMJ physiotherapy treatment plans include exercises for improving jaw mobility and jaw muscle strength.

Manual therapy techniques (like massage therapy) are common for improving jaw function and reducing pain. We also offer education on relaxation techniques, proper posture, reducing jaw stress/tension, and more.

Treatment may also include behavior modification like avoiding extreme jaw movements, orthodontic appliance therapy, and more for lasting relief.

Get TMJ Physiotherapy Treatment in Markham

TMJ physiotherapists at Atlas Physiotherapy Clinic offer effective non-invasive custom TMJ treatments for persons with temporomandibular disorders in Markham.

Book a FREE 10-minute consultation to learn more about our comprehensive approach, and start your path to recovery with our personalized TMJ treatment programs.

Book your treatment today

You can call 905-470-0950 or book your appointment through the link below