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TMD Pain
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TMD (Tempromandibular Disorder) is made up of symptoms that involve
the jaw and surrounding facial muscles, teeth, ears and neck.
Common symptoms include:
- TMJ pain (pain in the joint)
- Face or jaw pain
- Ear pain
- Ringing in the ears
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Joint sounds (popping, clicking, or grinding)
- Muscle pain and/or tenderness
- Limited mouth opening/closing or sideward movements
- Neck pain
Common causes of TMD include:
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Myofascial pain -
the most common
form of TMD, which is discomfort or pain in the muscles that control the jaw function
and the neck and shoulder muscles.
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Internal derangement of the joint -
a dislocated jaw or displaced disc, or injury to the condyle.
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Degenerative joint disease -
such as osteoporosis or rheumatoid arthritis in the jaw joint.
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Note:
A person can have one or more of these conditions at the same time.
Treatment will usually consist of a combination of exercise,
manipulation, mobilization, stretching, heat, and/or electric stimulation.
Dr. Andrew Bennett, DPT is TexPTS’ TMD specialist. Dr. Bennett holds an impressive
record for treating patients all over the country. He has also lectured extensively
to physical therapy, dental and advanced residency programs on TMD.
Information Courtesy of the National Institute of Dental Research.
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