TMJ Pain Relief and Treatment in London, Ontario

Common Causes of TMJ Pain and Dysfunction

Common causes include,

• Muscle tension, often caused by stress or clenching of teeth, can contribute to TMJ pain
• Fatigue or spasm in the chewing muscles
• Unconscious grinding of teeth which increase the wear and tear on the cartilage lining of the TMJ
• Habitual gum chewing or yawning
• Fingernail biting, abnormal teeth alignment
• Trauma to the jaws
• Stress
• Occupational tasks such as holding the telephone between the head and shoulder

Is my Jaw Pain Treatable?

A physiotherapist can also be able to tell you if this vertigo is cervical spine related or not.

Yes, in most of the cases the physiotherapist can offer effective treatment to manage your TMJ problems. Different treatment options are available and the physiotherapist can give you informed knowledge of which one will best suit your needs. (Book an Appointment)