Trigger Point Therapy for Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Many factors contribute to disorders of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) that can cause:
There are different causes of temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) including arthritis or a jaw injury. But if TMD is related to tightness and imbalance in the TMJ muscles, often along with clenching or grinding, manual trigger point therapy for these muscles can be an effective part of treatment.
TMD Treatment
Trigger points are hyper-tensed nodules within muscles (muscle knots) that create tension, and result in local and/or referred pain and other issues. Manual trigger point therapy is an evidence-based way to help.
When the jaw muscles are overly tight or imbalanced, treatment can restore normal muscle tone and balance the TMJ muscles. This may take pressure off the joint and/or interrupt the soft-tissue pain producers in the area.
Nicole Urell is certified through Myopain Seminars in the assessment and treatment of myofascial pain of the head, face and jaw. This includes intra-oral techniques which treat the jaw muscles inside the mouth.
Treatment starts with addressing the neck musculature for tension and balance. Muscles of the outer jaw are treated with finger pressure, and we treat muscles of the jaw that are within the mouth with gentle trigger point therapy and other neuromuscular techniques.
For more information on TMD treatment contact [email protected], or visit the new client information page.
Nicole Urell, LMT, NMT
18 Trapelo Road, Belmont MA 02478
Many factors contribute to disorders of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) that can cause:
- Jaw pain or tenderness, often while chewing
- Headache or facial pain
- Earache or ringing in the ears
- Difficulty opening or closing the mouth
There are different causes of temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) including arthritis or a jaw injury. But if TMD is related to tightness and imbalance in the TMJ muscles, often along with clenching or grinding, manual trigger point therapy for these muscles can be an effective part of treatment.
TMD Treatment
Trigger points are hyper-tensed nodules within muscles (muscle knots) that create tension, and result in local and/or referred pain and other issues. Manual trigger point therapy is an evidence-based way to help.
When the jaw muscles are overly tight or imbalanced, treatment can restore normal muscle tone and balance the TMJ muscles. This may take pressure off the joint and/or interrupt the soft-tissue pain producers in the area.
Nicole Urell is certified through Myopain Seminars in the assessment and treatment of myofascial pain of the head, face and jaw. This includes intra-oral techniques which treat the jaw muscles inside the mouth.
Treatment starts with addressing the neck musculature for tension and balance. Muscles of the outer jaw are treated with finger pressure, and we treat muscles of the jaw that are within the mouth with gentle trigger point therapy and other neuromuscular techniques.
For more information on TMD treatment contact [email protected], or visit the new client information page.
Nicole Urell, LMT, NMT
18 Trapelo Road, Belmont MA 02478
