The holidays, for all their warmth and cheer, can be a stressful time of year for many people. This year has been particularly trying for many reasons, and the usual holiday pressures of family, gift-buying, and planning can add extra emotional baggage. Stress can manifest...
If you deal with jaw pain and/or TMD symptoms, this video is a must-see. Here, Dr. Punam Hills shares the Rocabado 6x6 exercises for jaw pain. She walks you through each one, explaining how to do it. https://youtu.be/0WDIpGkDm6A You can try the Rocabado 6x6 exercises at home...
By Dr. Chelsea Savage PT, DPT, OCS By the time patients come in to see me for their jaw pain, they've usually had pain for awhile and have concerns such as, “Why won’t this pain go away if everyone says my jaw/teeth/neck is fine?” “Is something seriously...
In this video, Dr. Punam Hills explains and demonstrates what you can expect at your first PT visit for TMD. TMD is a common condition, with causes ranging from stress, to poor posture, to trauma. Symptoms include: jaw muscle/joint pain, frequent headaches, noticeable clicking/popping during...
By Dr. Punam Hills PT, DPT, OCS The number one question I get asked by patients with jaw pain is “what’s the difference between TMJ and TMD?” TMJ stand for temporomandibular joint and TMD stands for temporomandibular joint dysfunction. Simply put, TMJ refers to the joint itself...
TMD (often referred to as TMJ) is dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint, and it’s a very common – if irritating – condition. One safe and effective way to treat TMD is through physical therapy. This week, we’re beginning a TMD series: we'll share Physical Therapist...
The holiday season can be fun, joyous, and filled with good food, family, and friends. Unfortunately, the pressures of shopping, cooking, attending professional and personal holiday parties, gift giving, and more can leave you with some physical side effects! If you are prone to TMD...
We've all had those days when you wake up feeling worse than when you went to bed: maybe your neck hurts, or you wake up with a headache, or maybe you wake up with an arm or leg that's numb from the way you were...
If you have pain in your jaw, clicking or popping in your jaw, facial swelling, or other symptoms, you may be dealing with TMD - temporomandibular joint disorder. Commonly known as TMJ, this is a common, and treatable, condition. Most people first think of their...
Whether you call it TMJ or TMD (hint: it's actually TMD), if your temporomandibular joint is giving you fits, we have some advice that can get you feeling better. Let's start out with the proper term: TMD. TMJ is the actual body part – your...
