JAW PAIN OR TEMPORODMANDIBULAR JOINT (TMJ) DYSFUNCTION:
Have you been experiencing pain, locking, clicking, catching with opening or closing your mouth? Jaw pain with trying to eat a big burger or chew something hard like nuts or carrots? Are you having jaw pain with yawning, singing or yelling? PhysioMender providers specialize in jaw (TMJ) treatment, whether the disc has moved, or the soft tissues have tightened from clenching your teeth. We assess the whole area, including movement of the neck and the soft tissues that attach to the jaw, especially because the many of the soft tissues of the neck attach to the jaw, but also because of how upper neck trigeminal nerve convergence can sometimes be playing a role in jaw muscle function, and sensation changes to the jaw and face.
We also provide after-care for oral surgery, specifically with trying to regain function of the mouth and neck, especially when mouth opening motion is lost. We want you to be able eat, speak, and sing at your best!