PHYSIOTHERAPY
Temporomandibular
Disorder
What is the temporomandibular joint and temporomandibular disorders?
Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) refers to a group of conditions involving the orofacial region divided into those affecting the masticatory muscles and those affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
What are the most common symptoms that people suffer with a Temporomandibular disorder?
This condition can manifest through a variety of symptoms, significantly affecting an individual’s quality of life. Here are some of the most frequently reported symptoms:
- Persistent jaw pain in the masticatory muscles when swallowing, speaking, and chewing. Pain increases with palpation or with manipulation of muscles.
- Teeth sensitivity.
- Teeth clenching
- Headaches, migraines
- Restricted or tightness mandibular movements
- High level of stress.
What are likely the root cause?
Pain is multifactorial, and could be due to one of these factors:
- High level of stress.
- Chronic inflammatory processes.
- Autoimmune diseases (arthritis, osteoarthritis, hormonal imbalances)
- Movements restrictions and poor posture.
- Dental issues.
- Trauma, hitting.
- Sleep disorders.
Why at Dr Roze BioHealth are we different?
Our approach is what sets us apart: we focus on treating the root cause rather than just masking the symptoms. At Dr Roze BioHealth, we pride ourselves on our talented multidisciplinary team, which includes expert dentists, physiotherapists, and dermatologists, all dedicated to helping you uncover the true origin of your pain.
With our holistic approach, we ensure that every aspect of your health is considered, providing a comprehensive pathway to not only recovery but also long-term wellness.
How Biological Physiotherapy can help you to improve your temporomandibular disorder?
- The understanding the nature and source of pain, why?
- Improving your posture, your neck and thorax mobility. Those areas are directly Our connected to our temporomandibular joint aggravating the severity of the symptoms.
- Masticatory and cervical Muscle relaxation with manual therapy.
- Improve the nerve function and lymphatic system in order to decrease pain intensity, inflammation and teeth sensitivity.
- Exercises to restore an optimal mouth opening and normal biting.
FAQs – Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)
Sandra Serrano
Biological Physiotherapist, and Pilates instructor with a MSc in Osteopathy and an MSc in Clinical and Sports Nutrition
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