Headache & TMD Physical Therapy

01/18/2022

Check out our new requirements

Headache & TMD is now requiring a script every 8 weeks for therapy. Please have your Physician or dentist send to us, or you can bring it in.

Attention: Jacqui Murdocco
Email: contact.htpt@gmail.com
Fax #: (305) 301-1690

Examples: Evaluation & Treatment Physical Therapy
Maintenance Therapy
Diagnosis Examples: Cervicalgia, TMJ, Headaches, Migraines

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09/28/2020

New Location:

1000 S. Dixie Hwy,
Hallandale Beach

Dear Headache & TMD Physical Therapy community,

Good news, Robert is opening a 3rd location in Hallandale Beach to allow North locating patients an option closer to home. He will be in Hallandale Beach on Thursdays, by appointment only.

We would also like to remind our clients that we continue to abide by Covid precautions in the office to keep our clients safe.

Please call or text Jacqui on (305) 301-1690 to schedule therapy:

• Limiting the number of people in the office at one time.

• Cleaning surfaces and office spaces will be done regularly and between patients. Masks must be worn at all times by patients.

• Therapist will be wearing PPE appropriate for the treatment (gown, gloves, mask, goggles, shield), and due to the close proximity of therapist to patient.

Please do not attend therapy and notify our staff before scheduling if you have been exposed to Covid 19, have a fever or symptoms of Covid in the past 14 days.

If you’re looking for more ways to protect yourself and your loved ones, check out the CDC (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html) website.

Thank you so much for sticking with us. We look forward to supporting each other during these challenging times.

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05/22/2020

We are re-opening and we’ve made some changes due to COVID-19

Dear Headache & TMD Physical Therapy community,

Good news, Robert is back in the office and ready to get rid of those headaches, migraines and jaw pain!

Please call or text Jacqui on (305) 301-1690 to schedule therapy:

• On re-opening we will be limiting the number of people in the office at one time.

• Cleaning surfaces and office spaces will be done regularly and between patients. Masks must be worn at all times by patients.

• Therapist will be wearing PPE appropriate for the treatment (gown, gloves, mask, goggles, shield), and due to the close proximity of therapist to patient.

Please do not attend therapy and notify our staff before scheduling if you have been exposed to Covid 19, have a fever or symptoms of Covid in the past 14 days.

If you’re looking for more ways to protect yourself and your loved ones, check out the CDC (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html) website.

Thank you so much for sticking with us. We look forward to supporting each other during these challenging times.

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05/06/2020

We are re-opening and we’ve made some changes due to COVID-19

Dear Headache & TMD Physical Therapy community,

Good news, Robert is back in the office and ready to get rid of those headaches, migraines and jaw pain!

Please call or text Jacqui on (305) 301-1690 to schedule therapy:

• On re-opening we will be limiting the number of people in the office at one time.

• Cleaning surfaces and office spaces will be done regularly and between patients. Masks must be worn at all times by patients.

• Therapist will be wearing PPE appropriate for the treatment, and due to the close proximity of therapist to patient.

Please do not attend therapy and notify our staff before scheduling if you have been exposed to Covid 19, have a fever or symptoms of Covid in the past 14 days.

If you’re looking for more ways to protect yourself and your loved ones, check out the CDC (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html) website.

Thank you so much for sticking with us. We look forward to supporting each other during these challenging times.

TMDPhysicalTherapy.com

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12/23/2019

Wishing all our clients a Happy and Heathy Holidays and New Year in 2020.

We are pleased to announce that we will be moving our office, but not too far don't worry!
As of December 30th we will be located in Suite 402.
We look forward to sharing with you our newly renovated office.

We’ll be closed Christmas Day and New Years Day.

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07/05/2019

Deep Tissue, Relaxation and CranioSacral Massages

Headache & TMD Physical Therapy now offers hourly Massages at our Miami Beach and Coral Gables Locations with Jessica.

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03/20/2019

Headache & Migraine Management

At Headache & TMD Physical Therapy we manage Headaches & Migraines using targeted massage and manual therapy.

We offer:
Cranio-Cervical Therapy
Cranio-Sacral Therapy
Targeted Massage
Manual Therapy
Non-invasive and drug free

For the Treatment of:
Headaches
Migraines
TMJ/D and Jaw Pain
Tinnitis
Neck Pain

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12/11/2018

Feel Good For the Holidays!

Why suffer through the holidays with TMD pain, Headaches or Migraines, when you can have non-invasive Cranio-Facial Therapy and feel great again.

Schedule an appointment today with Robert Murdocco RPT, CFC and Jessica Hodgman LMT.

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Headache & TMD Physical Therapy will be open reduced hours over the holidays. Call (305) 301-1690 to schedule an appointment.

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11/24/2018

Robert Murdocco RPT, CFC presents at the ICCMO Dental Conference in Nashville.

Robert Murdocco RPT, CFC was invited to present as an expert speaker at the International College of Cranio-Mandibular Orthopedics in Nashville, TN to Dentists from all over the world.

ICCMO is a not for profit organization that provides an open forum for the free exchange of ideas, practices, and research in the field of neuromuscular dentistry. ICCMO is a society of healthcare professionals with a common interest in the anatomy and physiology of dental occlusion, jaw function and orthopedic dysfunction (TMJ/TMD) with resultant symptoms in the head and neck.

Robert presented on how a Cranio-Facial Certified Physical Therapist improves client outcomes for Dentists. He educated the Dentists on how he implements a complete Assessment of the client looking at the whole person from the head, jaw, neck, hips and even the tongue. He also discussed what Dentists should look for in their clients that would indicate that Physical Therapy will make a difference. Finally he highlighted how he successfully treats clients with Headaches, Migraines, TMJ/TMD, Neck/ Cervical Pain, Tongue Tie, Sleep Apnea and Breathing related issues using techniques that he has learnt and perfected over the past 20 years. Robert has dedicated his practice to the treatment of these issues and continues to train and educate himself so as to stay in touch with the latest techniques. He is a Certified Cranio-Facial Therapist (CFC) through the University of St. Augustine. One of only 50 in the country.

To schedule an Assessment to see if Robert Murdocco RPT. CFC a Cranio-Facial Therapist can help with your Headaches, Migraines, TMJ/TMD, Neck/ Cervical Pain contact Headache & TMD Physical Therapy today.

2 Locations

400 W41st Street, Suite 412, Miami Beach FL
195 Giralda Ave, Second Floor, Coral Gables FL

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12/06/2017

The Holidays are rapidly approaching! Schedule your therapy today, feel good for the Holidays.

Robert Murdocco and Headache & TMD Physical Therapy will only be closing a few days over the Holidays. If your having Headaches, Migraines or Neck Pain and need therapy, call (305) 301-1690 to set up an appointment.

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10/22/2017

5 ways to avoid Headaches & TMJ

TMJ statistics
Statistic #1: 1 out of every 12 people in the United States are currently affected by a TMJ disorder. That’s 12% of the country’s population and equals about 35 million people. This number may be higher due to improper and undiagnosed cases.

Statistic #2: TMJ disorders are four times more common in women than it is for men.

Statistic #3: More than 90% of patients who are seeking treatment for their TMJ disorder are women in their childbearing years.

Statistic #4: Only about 50 to 60% of people with a TMJ disorder will seek treatment. Those who don’t get treatment continue to live with painful side effects. In fact, 15% of those left untreated will even develop a chroni (http://www.deardoctor.com/inside-the-magazine/issue-25/chronic-jaw-pain-and-associated-conditions/) c TMJ disorder.

Statistic #5: It is estimated that for every 100 million working adults in the United States, TMJ disorders contribute to 17.8 million lost work days annually.

Avoiding Headaches & TMJ

Step 1: Avoiding Forward Head Posture
Forward Head Posture pulls on your suprahyoid muscles, which pulls your mandible posteriorly, and that will compress the temporomandibular joint causing pain.

Step 2: Avoid para-functiononal behaviors
No chewing on pencils, biting nails etc..

Step 3: Proper oral positioning
Lips closed, tongue to the palate, breath through the nose.

Step 4: Avoid Food Allergens
A stuffy nose at bedtime will make swallowing difficult, nasal obstruction, mouth breathing and that can cause clenching.

Step 5: Protect your eye posture
If you read in bed or watch TV make sure that you are not tilting your head too far back or forward, and that screens are centered so that your neck can be in a rested position.

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08/20/2017

Solar Eclipse Aug 21st, 2017

Tomorrow we will experience a Solar Eclipse, see times of the eclipse below.

Basic steps for feeling better. Forward Head Posture contributes to TMD Symptoms. However, changing our posture is not easy, it can take months until it becomes habit. So don't give up! Baby steps starting with 1 min of good posture, building up to extended periods.

Step 1: Chin Tucks
Tuck your chin to your chest and elongate the back of the neck throughout the day. Start with 1 min periods and build up to longer periods as tolerated

Step 2: Tongue to the spot
Place your tongue to the spot on the roof of your mouth. Try to maintain the position throughout the day and when going to sleep. Start with 1 min periods and build up to longer periods as tolerated.

Step 3: Correct Forward Head
Position head over the shoulders, shoulders back with chin tucked. Hold the position for 1 min periods and build up to longer periods as tolerated

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06/19/2017

You are invited!

Robert will have a tent and will be doing Free Screenings all day. Come and enjoy all the events, say hi and eat some healthy food!

June 24th 2017 from 12 noon to 6 pm

The Wynwood Yard (https://www.facebook.com/thewynwoodyard/)
56 NW 29th St, Miami, Florida 33127

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05/18/2017

You are invited!

05/23/2017 from 9 am to 5 pm

Come by anytime to see the new location, (snacks and a chat will be served)
New hours in the Gables will be All day Tuesdays and Thursdays
Now right in the middle of the new "Lincoln Rd" of Coral Gables surrounded by great restaurants, easy access with Valet parking at Restaurant below, street parking or lot parking.
195 Giralda Ave
Coral Gables, FL 33134
upstairs
(inside Gables Optimal Health)
We look forward to seeing you!

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05/01/2017

Tongue to the Spot Exercise.

Daily Exercise

TONGUE TO THE SPOT!

What does Tongue to the spot mean? Why do I need to do that? Who is it for? Why will it help me sleep better?

What does Tongue to the Spot mean? Touch the anterior portion of the alveolar ridge (right behind the upper central teeth) using a cotton swab, tiny dental band, life saver or a tongue depressor. and hold the tongue on the "spot" 5-10 times for several seconds at a time. Repeat the holding procedure several times a day in order to insure awareness for the tongue tip's in the correct resting position. This also strengthens the tongue in this position.

Why do I need to do that to sleep better? This exercise helps awareness of proper placement of the tongue tip when at rest and when initiating the swallow pattern. This is the natural resting position of the tongue to allow air to pass through the nose, allowing good, nose breathing sleep. Also reducing mouth breathing, sleep apnea and snoring.

Who is it for? Anyone that mouth breaths, snores, has sleep apnea, "buck" teeth from tongue thrust, lisp, TMJ etc. young and old, you are never too old to strengthen your tongue and sleep better!

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04/27/2017

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04/03/2017

Closed next Monday and Tuesday..

Headache & TMD Physical Therapy will be open this week for normal business hours.

Next week will be closed on Monday April 10th & Tuesday April 11th.
Open the rest of the week April 12th - 14th.

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03/02/2017

A nice email a Client wrote to her doctor
re: Robert Murdocco RPT, CFC, therapy services.
Sept 6th 2016
"" I have to introduce you to several valuable local resources, and one specifically: a local physical therapist named Robert Murdocco. He is incredibly knowledgeable and professional, and personable too.
You may recall that "H" has been experiencing headaches for many years. You know we were very thorough and complete. We met with neurologists, an ent, we did blood work in your office, did NAET allergy work in your office, we tried liquid vitamin shots, we tried gluten and dairy free diets, we tried massages, she got glasses,...you know we really tried it all! Finally, last year, we saw a neuromuscular dentist. Through multiple diagnostic tests completed over several days, she determined that "H's" jaw is improperly aligned, therefore causing the muscles to be stressed, leading to the chronic headaches. Before the dentist could begin work realigning her jaw, "H" needed help relaxing her muscles into their proper positions; he recommended physical therapist Robert Murdocco. "H" has been seeing Robert since December. We stayed consistent with her often weekly therapy appointments, and for the first time in almost 7 years, "H" has tremendous relief. Robert safely massages and manipulates "H’s" neck and its surrounding muscles. He also gives her exercises to strengthen and correct alignment, and relieve the headaches herself. Robert has been a gift to work with, and I wanted to share this tremendously valuable resource."