The Jaw Therapist

10/08/2021

October marks National Physical Therapy Month!!!

Physical therapists are the go to expert for any and all movement related issues. If you have any issues with hurting or aching when you move, find a physical therapist!

The Jaw Therapist is a specialized physical therapy practice that focuses on making sure everything is moving through your head and neck without issue. That includes your TMJ!

If your jaw hurts, pops, locks, or doesn’t open like you think it should, reach out to your local TMJ movement expert, The Jaw Therapist. Get the help you deserve!

09/21/2021

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Thank you for the positive review! We love having the opportunity to make a positive impact, one patient at a time. 😊

If you or someone you know is having trouble due to facial pain or headaches, give us a message or call. We hate to see someone’s day get spoiled by unnecessary frustrations. Check us out to experience our five star service for yourself. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

07/29/2021

Thank you East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine for the opportunity to speak to your residents, students, and faculty on the topic of TMJ disorders. It was an honor to be streamed statewide!

06/08/2021

❓Do you have chronic headaches?❓

If you have a headache that will not go away and you can’t seem to figure out why, it might be related to your neck! 😵

👀A few of the muscles of your neck can refer pain and aching into your head. Including:
1. Sternocleidomastoid (SCM)
2. Suboccipitals
3. Upper trapezius

⭐️If you feel like this is an issue you have been facing, The Jaw Therapist is here to help! We can help make this frustrating symptom go away. 🎉

06/02/2021

❓Do you have chronic headaches?❓

🤕If you have a headache that will not go away and you can’t seem to figure out why, it might be related to your jaw! 😵

👀A few of the muscles of your jaw can refer pain and aching into your head. Including:
1. Temporalis
2. Lateral pterygoid
3. Posterior digastric

⭐️If you feel like this is an issue you have been facing, The Jaw Therapist is here to help! We can help make this frustrating symptom go away. 🎉

06/01/2021

🤕June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month 😱

🔷Through the month of June, we will discuss different types of headaches, why they occur, and some management strategies.🔷

🚨Not all headaches are the same and there is not a one size fits all treatment for headaches. Every individual’s situation is different and should be managed accordingly!❗️

Infographic from migrainheadacheawarenessmonth.org

05/28/2021

❓Have you been working at home since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic?🏠

👩‍💻Has this forced you to use a makeshift workspace that is actually just lounging on your couch? 🛋

🤕Spending extended periods of time working from a low table or leaning backward on a couch can lead to neck pain, headaches, and TMJ pain.😱

💪Try using chin tucks and scapular retractions to break up those irritating postures!

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By performing 1-2 of either exercise each time you check your email or social media, you can help get those pesky pains to go away.😃

‼️Remember that these exercises should never hurt. Keep them comfortable!!!

📬Share with a friend that you know has been having trouble with working at their computer due to pain.

05/25/2021

❓Did you rest your chin on your hands while you were sitting at your desk in school? Are you still resting your chin on your hand while you are reading this? ❓

😱This position might be comfortable at the moment, but unfortunately it can cause microtrauma and irritation to your TMJ. 🚨

Resting your chin on your hand every once in a while is not going to bother anything. What can become very problematic is when it becomes a habit that you are doing day in and day out. 😵

👍Be mindful of this position in order to avoid irritating your TMJ!🎉

05/23/2021

🍬Are you missing out on enjoying your taffy today because you are worried about jaw pain? 😢

🎉Get help by reaching out to The Jaw Therapist! We can help you get back to eating all of the chewy foods you desire. 🍬

05/18/2021

👀Does TMJ disc displacement really matter in the long term? 🤔

Many of those managing TMJ dysfunction have been told that they have an issue with the “disc.” They are told that the disc is the cause for all of their pain, clicking, popping, locking, and inability to chew. ☹️

In the short term, maybe the disc can be blamed for these issues. What about in the long term? ❓❓❓

Probably not. 😳

🔷 Research shows that:

* Retrodiscal tissue may become scar tissue or a “pseudo disc” and may act as the disc typically would

* An ideal position of the disc, as in X-Rays and MRIs showed, is not important for the function of the TMJ 

* No correlation between degeneration and symptoms

* No correlation between disc position and pain


🚨At this time it does not appear that long term issues result from TMJ disc displacement. 🚨

05/12/2021

❓Do you have a toothache?❓

😱If you have a toothache that cannot be explained by dental issues, it may be because of your jaw! 🤔

😮A few of the muscles of your jaw can refer pain and aching into your teeth. The image shown is of your masseter muscle referring pain into your back teeth.

👀To learn more about your jaw may cause a toothache, read this week’s blog!

thejawtherapist.com/blogs/toothache/

05/11/2021

Are you suffering from a toothache?

Have you already seen your dentist and it turns out your painful tooth is healthy? Your toothache could be caused by your jaw!

Read this week’s blog to learn about how your toothache may be caused by your TMJ.

Your chronic toothache may not be a tooth problem at all. Your toothache may be caused by your jaw! Tooth pain is a common symptom of TMJ.