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...
Fibromyalgia: over 5 million people in the U.S. alone are living with it, and yet many people don't understand what it is, or if it really even exists! Although it may seem mysterious, fibromyalgia is a real disorder. It causes pain; and fibromyalgia definitely isn't...
