TMJ Physical Therapy in Stephens City, VA

If you are one of the more than 10 million American with jaw pain, you know how TMJ disorders can impact your life. Whether you have pain on one or both sides of your jaw, TMJ rehabilitation with physical therapy in Winchester/Stephens City, Va can reduce your pain and improve your function ... getting you back to eating what you want, yawning, talking again without pain or annoying clicking and popping.

Sampsell Physical Therapy and Functional Wellness offers comprehensive TMJ treatment inStepghens City/Winchester from Licensed Physical Therapists with specialized training TMJ disorders. This is a very unique and specialized training that is rare to find among most physical therapists.

Your jaw uses a hinge called the temporomandibular joint, which is where TMJ gets its name. The joint connects your jaw to your skull in front of your ears. When it works correctly, this joint easily moves your jaw both up and down and from side to side. 

When you have jaw pain, you may have difficulty opening your mouth all the way. Sometimes, this is from opening your mouth for a long time, like at the dentist. Some jaw pain was caused by a sports injury, car accident, fall, or blow to the face. Arthritis and autoimmune diseases also cause TMJ disorders.

You may feel your facial muscles spasm or feel (and hear) clicking, popping, or catching when you move your jaw. For some, eating, singing, or even talking can be difficult. Quickly, jaw pain may lead to muscle fatigue, headache, neck pain, and locking your jaw in one position.

You can get relief from TMJ disorder symptoms in Stephens City/Winchester at Sampsell PT. A physical therapist starts by easing the discomfort and pain in your jaw. Once your pain and inflammation reduce, you can begin long-term healing with physical therapy for TMJ disorders. This can include hands-on Manual therapy techniques, therapeutic exercises and stretches, postural correction, trigger point needling, eating modifications, strategies to improve sleep and reduce clenching, and other therapeutics.

The first visit begins with an initial evaluation and ends with some treatment so you can leave with some relief on day 1.

You’ll discuss your condition, when and how your jaw pain started, and what aggravates your symptoms. Some activities, like eating, talking, or singing, may irritate your jaw. Your physical therapist will ask about previous treatments and how well each one worked, and continue to gether any other information that will help identify what's causing the problem and guide our plan to getting rid of it. You'll also get to ask any questions you may have in regards to your jaw pain and TMJ issues.

Your physical therapist will then begin treatment which involves manual therapy techniques to the jaw, neck, and often upper back since all these areas are generally involved in TMJ pain and dysfunction. You will also be educated any home exercises, stretches, eating modifications, or other items to improve the underlying causes of your TMJ problem.

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