Teeth grinding, clenching and having constant contact between the upper and lower teeth — all these put stress on the temporomandibular joints, often referred to as TMJ. These are the two joints that ...
If you deal with TMJ-related issues, then you know how unpleasant the symptoms can be: jaw pain, neck pain, headaches, earaches, toothaches or trouble opening or closing your mouth, all of which can ...
Conn. (WTNH) — The joint connecting your lower jaw to your skull can sometimes cause pain and dysfunction. Kathy Andres, a physical therapist with Hartford Hospital Rehabilitation Network, is ...
Patients with temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) experienced significantly less pain, as well as improved diet and jaw function, after treatment with muscle exercises and digital occlusal splints ...
Lockjaw (trismus) happens when your jaw muscles tighten up so much that you can’t open your mouth properly. It's most often associated with tetanus, a dangerous infection from Clostridium tetani ...
For all you athletes out there, this TikTok video is for you! Sports specialist, CSCS-certified personal trainer, and physical therapist Dr. Leada Malek, PT, DPT, SCS, shared this TikTok of the five ...