Temporomandibular joint physiotherapy

At our Center, we perform temporomandibular joint manual therapy services.

The temporomandibular joints are part of the musculoskeletal system and are the most commonly used joints in the body; they are involved in speaking, biting, chewing food, yawning, swallowing saliva and expressing emotions.

Temporomandibular joint treatment involves treating the underlying cause and bad habits – parafunction. Temporomandibular joint physiotherapy treatments aim to eliminate, reduce pain, restore normal muscle and joint function, and snapping and blocking when opening the mouth.

The most common symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorders and dysfunction are:

pain
symptoms of popping, snapping
headache, neck pain,
earache, tinnitus,

grinding, clenching of teeth
noticeable soreness in the joints when eating, yawning
restrictions/blockages in opening the mouth

Temporomandibular joint rehabilitation by a physiotherapist/osteopath

Involves their deprogramming and relaxation based on:

posture analysis – allows detection of posture defects that may
cause temporomandibular joint disorders
examination of the head and neck, assessment of the position of the cranial plane, range of neck movements
temporomandibular joint examinations

muscle palpation, evaluation of the head, neck and shoulder area for inflammation and pain reactions
relaxation of the joint and improvement of muscle flexibility
relaxation, i.e. muscle relaxation
learning self-therapy – learning exercises to do at home