TMJ Therapy Treatment
(TMJ) Temporomandibular Joint disorders affect the joint that connects your jawbone to your skull, leading to pain, difficulty chewing, and discomfort in the jaw, ear, and neck. At Leap Physiotherapy, we offer specialized treatments to alleviate TMJ disorders, aiming to improve your jaw function and reduce pain.
Understanding TMJ Disorders:
Our Approach to TMJ Treatments:
Physiotherapy:
Physiotherapy for TMJ creates customized exercises and manual therapy techniques that can help strengthen jaw muscles, increase mobility, and alleviate pain. Our physiotherapists will do a thorough assessment of the joints and muscles around the jaw and neck that are known to cause pain, clicking in the jaw, and headaches.
Dry Needling for TMJ:
IMS Dry Needling for TMJ is an effective treatment option, particularly when muscle tension around the jaw and neck is contributing to pain and movement restriction. Dry Needling helps to alleviate discomfort, promoting relaxation and recovery in the affected areas.
Laser Therapy:
TMJ laser treatment is a non-invasive treatment option uses light energy to reduce inflammation and pain in the TMJ area, supporting tissue healing and pain relief.
Education and Self-Care:
We empower our patients with knowledge and self-care techniques, such as jaw relaxation exercises and heat or cold therapy, to manage symptoms and prevent future issues. Our physiotherapists also provide strategies to modify behaviors that may exacerbate TMJ symptoms.TMJ Massage Therapy:
Specialized massage therapy targets tension in the jaw muscles and surrounding neck and shoulder areas. This approach helps release muscle tightness, improve blood flow, and reduce pain associated with TMJ dysfunction. Our registered massage therapist is trained in TMJ-focused techniques to support your recovery.
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- Same Week Appointments
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Direct Insurance Billing
We offer direct billing for many extended health insurance providers to make accessing physiotherapy care simple and convenient. Our clinic can submit claims directly to many major insurers, helping reduce out-of-pocket expenses for our patients.
