Jaw Pain/ TMD Program

Relieve Pain from from Jaw and Bite Problems

The Center for Physical Rehabilitation has a holistic approach to healing your jaw pain, our therapy compliment care provided by your dentist or oral surgeon to obtain pain free function without limitation. Our goal is to help you realize the main stressors in your life affecting your musculoskeletal system and how this is related to your pain.

Along with skilled manual therapy, individualized stretching and strengthening and patient education, we may incorporate methods such as electrical stimulation and ultrasound. Typically our patients feel relief within 3-5 visits with a complete treatment lasting 1-2 months.

Common Causes of Jaw Pain

Joint injury or trauma
“Locked” jaw
Arthritis
Overuse injury
Postural dysfunction
Clenching, grinding of teeth or bite issues
Internal derangement of the joint (clicking/popping)
General jaw pain
Muscle spasm
Past dental surgery with mouth over stretched
Muscle strain/ligament sprains from trauma
Post surgical that leads to a loss or an excess of motion

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Have questions? Call us at 616.954.0950 or Contact Us

Jaw Pain/ TMD Program

Relieve Pain from from Jaw and Bite Problems

Common Causes of Jaw Pain

Helpful Resources

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