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Can Physical Therapy Help My Jaw Pain?

Posted on August 9, 2024 by Peter Batz, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT, AIB-VRC

According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, the prevalence of temporomandibular joint and muscle disorder (TMJD) is...
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Dry Needling For Jaw Pain And TMD

Posted on June 14, 2024 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the joint where your jaw attaches to the temple of the skull. It is a...
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TMJ Pain? Try Rocabado’s 6×6 Exercise Routine

Posted on July 21, 2023 by Peter Batz, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT, AIB-VRC

Do you experience a popping, clicking, or locking sensation in your jaw? Is jaw pain making it hard to eat,...
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Why Does My Jaw Feel Tight?

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Mick Murphy, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT

Do you wake up in the morning with a tightness in your jaw? Is it hard to open your mouth...
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Does Your Face Hurt?

Posted on October 24, 2022 by Mick Murphy, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT

Do you experience face or jaw pain, tightness, or restricted mouth opening? How about noises such as popping or clicking...
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Tips for Relieving Jaw Pain

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Owen Campbell, PT, DPT, OCS

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) pain is common across all age groups and occupations. Whether you work at a computer, play contact...
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4 Things to Know About Jaw Pain

Posted on February 21, 2020 by Molly Runquist, DPT, COMT, Emory Competent, AIB-VRC

Are you having pain or clicking in your jaw while yawning or laughing? Does it cause you prolonged pain to...
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TMD: Differences in Women vs. Men

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Athletico

The comparison between women and men is a common one, and the medical world is no exception.  Many dysfunctions and...
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