(What Where is the region? structures may be affected. Diseases and symptoms)
The temporomandibular joint connects your jaw to your skull. This joint is in the front of the ears.
There are many reasons why TMJ dysfunction may develop, but some common causes include
misalignment of the teeth, gum chewing, arthritis, teeth grinding, or a jaw injury. Symptoms
associated with TMD can include TMJ pain, decreased jaw motion, joint clicking, headaches,
neck pain, facial pain, pain with chewing, and tinnitus
Diagnosis
(History – Clinical examination – advanced methods – differential diagnosis)
Temporomandibular Disorders fall into one of these three main categories:
● Myofascial Pain
● Internal Derangement of the Joint
● Degenerative Joint Disease
Physical Therapy for the Condition.
The goal of physical therapy is to restore your normal function and the interaction of the jaw
muscles and joints. Your treatment plan may consist of any combination of methods and
modalities, including jaw exercises, soft tissue massage, joint mobilization, electrical stimulation,
ultrasound, and laser
