Temporomandibular Joint and Muscle (TMJ) Therapy

Temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders (TMJ) refer to a range of conditions affecting the jaw muscles and the jaw joints. These disorders can lead to discomfort and pain around the mouth, jaw, neck, and ears. At Ivy Rehab, we provide specialized TMJ therapy aimed at relieving jaw pain, improving jaw movement, and restoring normal function.

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How TMJ treatment works.

TMJ disorders affect the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which connects the lower jaw (mandible) to the skull. This joint plays a crucial role in jaw movement, such as chewing, speaking, and yawning. When this joint or the surrounding muscles are strained or misaligned, it can lead to pain, discomfort, and a reduction in your quality of life.

While TMJ conditions are often not considered serious, they can cause long-lasting symptoms that affect everyday activities. Our physical therapists at Ivy Rehab are trained in TMJ therapy to help manage these symptoms and improve jaw function.

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Symptoms of TMJ Dysfunction

TMJ disorders can manifest in a variety of symptoms, affecting the jaw muscles and surrounding tissues. Common symptoms of TMD (temporomandibular disorders) include:

  • Pain in and around the jaw area
  • Clicking or popping sounds in the jaw when opening or closing the mouth
  • Headaches, especially around the temples
  • Locking of the jaw (difficulty opening or closing the mouth)
  • Jaw tightness or discomfort while chewing or speaking
  • Neck or cervical discomfort due to poor jaw alignment

These symptoms can range from mild to severe and can significantly impact daily activities. If you’re experiencing any of these issues, TMJ therapy can help you find relief.

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How Ivy Rehab Treats TMJ Disorders

Our TMJ treatment plan involves a combination of techniques designed to reduce jaw pain, improve jaw movement, and relieve tension in the surrounding muscles. We utilize a personalized approach to ensure the most effective treatment for each patient’s needs.

Neuromuscular Re-Education

  • This therapy helps restore normal jaw movement by retraining the muscles around the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) to function correctly and relieve jaw tension.

Manual Techniques

  • We use manual therapy to help reduce pain and improve mobility in the jaw joint. Techniques like soft tissue mobilization can help relieve muscle tightness and improve overall function.

Ultrasound, Electric Stimulation, and Heat/Ice Treatment

  • These modalities are used to reduce inflammation, improve blood circulation, and relieve pain. Heat and ice can be applied to reduce swelling, while electric stimulation can promote muscle relaxation and alleviate jaw discomfort.

Jaw Exercises

  • Jaw exercises are a key part of your treatment plan. They help strengthen the muscles surrounding the jaw, improving posture and movement. These exercises can help alleviate symptoms of TMD and prevent future jaw issues.
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FAQs

How long does TMJ therapy take to work?

The length of time to see results from TMJ therapy varies based on the severity of your condition. Many patients begin to feel relief within a few sessions, while others may need several weeks of treatment. Our physical therapists will tailor a treatment plan to help you achieve the best results in the shortest time possible.

Is TMJ therapy safe for all patients?

Yes, TMJ therapy is safe for most patients, including those with chronic jaw pain, muscle tension, or jaw mobility issues. Your physical therapist will evaluate your symptoms and develop a treatment plan that is appropriate for your specific needs.

What is TMJ dysfunction?

TMJ dysfunction (also known as TMD) refers to a disorder of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which connects the jaw to the skull. It can cause pain, discomfort, and issues with jaw movement, often resulting in symptoms like jaw pain, headaches, and jaw clicking.

Get Started with TMJ Therapy at Ivy Rehab

Relieving jaw pain and improving function takes time and specialized care. At Ivy Rehab, we provide compassionate TMJ therapy to help individuals reduce jaw discomfort, improve jaw movement, and relieve muscle tension. Our skilled therapists work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan to address your symptoms and help you regain comfort and function in daily activities.

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Check out some of our 4 and 5 star reviews

Excellent4.8★★★★★ review us on ★★★★★ My son has been going here for some time now & he absolutely enjoys this place. The staff are friendly and help you answer any questions & concerns you may have!Response from the ownerThat’s wonderful to hear – thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us! – The team at ABC Pediatric Therapy, Cincinnati – Western Hills ★★★★★ AK and Yaya are the best! They understand my pain issues and take the time to explain what is happening and what I can do daily to keep my legs working! And best of all they helped accommodate my crazy schedule so I can get my sessions in.Response from the ownerThank you for the great review, we really appreciate it! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Naperville ★★★★★ I have experienced excruciating sciatic pain for close to 5 months. I have tried multiple ways to get this under control including cortisone shots. No luck!In just two sessions with Chris , my pain has gone from 8-10 to 3-4 and is manageable.Chris is extremely knowledge, professional, and compassionate.The location is brand new and so is the equipment. Walking into the office makes me WANT to be in physical therapy. If you are in need of PT – this is the place for you!Response from the ownerThat’s wonderful to hear – thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Caledonia ★★★★★ I can’t recommend the Excel team highly enough. They not only eliminated my pain but set me up for future success with the stretches and exercises I may need in the future. The team works together to make it an excellent – and even fun – experience for patients. Thank you all!Response from the ownerThank you so much for your positive feedback, it means the world to us! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, Westfield ★★★★★ If you’re in need of physical therapy don’t go any further than this company at their Willingboro, NJ location. I received a total shoulder replacement and my physician recommended Ivy for my recovery. He definitely made the right suggestion.From the first day I went there to my last which was today I could not have been more pleased. The entire staff was very accommodating and made every visit pleasurable. My therapist was Laura Digioia and I was also assisted by Tony their other therapist. The remaining staff Kait, Mia and Laura were also very helpful and made my visits beyond remarkable.During my initial visit my mobility was gauged and Laura subsequently recommended exercises that were extremely helpful in my recuperation. Laura not only monitored my program during my visits but also encouraged me through my recovery. I can’t thank her enough and would highly recommend her as a physical therapist.As a final note I can say to look no further than this physical therapy location. Through the years I have gone to a number of physical therapy companies and none come close in comparison to Ivy. ★★★★★ We had a great experience at Ivy Rehab! Our baby received PT services for what turned out to be a complex and rare condition. Cassie was amazing at listening to our concerns and working with us each week on a care plan. We always felt empowered as parents and confident leaving each session knowing how we could continue to work on progress at home. Cassie is incredibly patient, knowledgeable, motivating, and has a great sense of humor, keeping our girl intrigued for the full session. The entire staff seems warm and welcoming. The woman at the front desk is just wonderful. Welcomes everyone with an infectious smile, radiates positivity, and made scheduling and payments a breeze. We had a few sessions with Savannah and another therapist (sorry can’t remember name!) and they were also amazing. Highly recommend Ivy!Response from the ownerThank you for sharing this with us! – The team at Ivy Rehab for Kids, Newark ★★★★★ Our experience has been great. We have been attending for the past 1 1/2 yrs and the therapists Jenna(SLP) and Laurie(OT) are phenomenal. Nichole( front desk) is super helpful as well! Really, everyone at the Western Hills location are great! My son, who is 3 1/2yrs. old ( diagnosed with Autism) has made so much progress. Their professionalism, patience, understanding and advice/ suggestions have really made a difference in the positive direction! ★★★★★ Aleece Passow is way beyond any other PT I have ever worked with. Her understanding of body mechanics is outstanding. Her observations of your body and why it isn’t working is exemplary. I had emergency back surgery which resulted in the fusion of my back from the S1 through T2. There were 5-years of misdiagnosing before the surgery. Aleece helped me understand what I needed to achieve to undo the 5 years of my body compensating for the issue and how to protect the rest of my back from future injury. I went from not understanding why I needed PT to a believer in the gift a great PT really is. Aleece changed the outlook of my future. And no….that isn’t an overstatement. Aleece is the gem in the medical field that combines a love of the work with an education, a deep sense of how a body works and hands on knowledge you didn’t know existed. And then she teaches you how to heal yourself! Combine her talents with a well supplied clinic with a very nice pool and you will feel better in no time. ★★★★★ ABC is amazing. Their therapist and Staff members go above and beyond to help each child that walks through their door. Thank you ABC for everything you do.Response from the ownerThank you! ★★★★★ A shout-out of appreciation to each staff member of Ivy Rehab-Willingboro. It is through my participation and your guidance that I have been able to positively increase my psychological and physical well being .My initial/evaluation meeting with Robert Williams 04/25/22 determined the best physical therapy program which would meet my needs. My last/evaluation 11/10/22 meeting with Jennifer Stewart determined my increased mobility and how far I had come with physical challenges. Between my first and last meeting, all staff members participated with assisting me with achieving my goals. Thank you.All staff are professional/friendly and committed to their job. Although the rehab site is small (was undergoing expansion and remodeling at this time.) I felt comfortable because all staff/participants were required to wear masks and the exercise equipment was disinfected after individual use.I highly recommend Ivy Rehab-Willingboro for your physical therapy needs!I am a “happy camper” and I’m sure you will be too!😄Response from the ownerThank you for your kind words, we appreciate your feedback! – The team at Ivy Rehab, Willingboro! ★★★★★ My experience at Progress Physical Therapy Was A+++. A Very professional and friendly staff and a very clean facility. I highly recommend Progress Physical Therapy. Thank you Amanda, Jenna and Peter for getting me back to work. ★★★★★ Tyler Sauders’s team including Emily, Adam, Bri and Kathleen and Marguerite are the most professional, accommodating and well trained therapists in the region! I am a physician and I am extremely critical of the care i receive! Tyler was my primary therapist but on occasion I was treated by others. They are all ultra caring and truly invested in each clients progress, they make you feel like family. In addition, they make the sessions fun and not monotonous! I cannot over emphasize the respect and respect I have for each one of them!Response from the ownerThank you for the fantastic rating, we’re so grateful! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Conshohocken ★★★★★ I highly recommend Ivy Rehab! The clinic is incredibly convenient for me, as it’s located close to home.Arvid my physical therapist, has been outstanding. He is not only extremely knowledgeable but also friendly and patient, ensuring my care is tailored to my needs. His expertise and support have helped me tremendously on my journey to recovery.If you’re looking for a clean, well-equipped facility with exceptional therapists, Ivy Rehab is the place to go!Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share this review, it means so much! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, North Arlington ★★★★★ My 2nd time receiving therapy at this rehab center….for cold shoulder & knee replacement therapy. ALL staff professional, skilled & compassionate! It’s easy to see why they continually receive 5 stars. I tip my hat to Danielle, Jeremy, Jennifer & Grace & staff….they truly work well together & obvious a ‘team effort’.Response from the ownerIt’s great to hear this feedback! Thank you for taking the time to share your review! – The team at Ivy Rehab PT, Virginia Beach ★★★★★ Sam N is a MASTER of rehab. I went in for a few months as he worked on my knee. Sam is super nice, friendly, and you can tell he really cares about his patients! Couldn’t recommend this place more!Response from the ownerIt’s always wonderful to hear such kind feedback , we appreciate you! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – North Wales – Montgomeryville ★★★★★ When we moved to VB from NJ, I was concerned about my daughter and her reading. She had been identified with a reading disability and was receiving the Wilson Reading Program in school, which they do not do here in VB. Thank god we found Ivy Rehab and Wendy Harris! Wendy has been working with my daughter for a year and we have seen a vast improvement in her reading and writing. Molly has become a more confident reader and her writing grades have improved. We look forward to continuing to work with Wendy as she continue to boost reading confidence in my daughter.Response from the ownerWe value your feedback, thank you for your kind words! – The team at Ivy Rehab for Kids, Virginia Beach ★★★★★ I had an outstanding experience with Connie Darrow and all of the staff at Ivy Rehab Princeton. I had a totally personalized routine and as my therapist learned about more of my future goals (biking, skiing, etc.) she adapted my program to help prepare me for them. Front office staff were also excellent, very flexible with scheduling, and great communicators when there were issues with local traffic or illnesses. I will definitely be going back if I need more PT in the future!Response from the ownerIt’s great to hear this feedback! Thank you for taking the time to share your review! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Princeton ★★★★★ This was my second time coming to Ivy Rehab PT. The first time was wonderful, and so was the second time. Both were for ankle injuries. Staff is super caring and patient. This is a selfie with Dhruv he’s only a student, but he did a phenomenal job helping me. Amanda was amazing, I liked seeing how well she guided Dhruv. Don’t get me started on the front desk, lady Terri she was the sweetest, and it was nice getting her call for this second time around and her immediately remembering me. Overall, great staff, clean environment, very hands-on. 10/10 Do recommend! 🤗Response from the ownerHearing this feedback means so much to us – thank you for sharing! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Philadelphia – Delaware Ave ★★★★★ I’ve gone to the Washington St. Since 2015 for several ailments, torn to dealing with my degenerative spinal stenosis. They have always been top notch- thorough, caring and very professional. I I would recommend them to anyone. The pickup service is most helpful especially during bad weather.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Response from the ownerThank you for your kind words; we appreciate your feedback! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Hoboken ★★★★★ Amazing service. Emily, Cori, Taylor, and Catina are the best I have ever experienced when it comes to therapist. I went in the first day stiff as a piece of wood having trouble bending and by the 3rd week and at the end of my therapy I’m as flexible as a elastic band, I can dend forward and touch my toes without any problems, they are a true profession at what they do and to top it off they all have outstanding personality and professionalism I’m always excited to go in for my therapy sessions. I’m definitely recommending Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy to my military community and to anyone i come across thats seeking physical therapy. Thank you guys from the bottom of my heart. You guys are the best and I really enjoyed my sessions with you all.Response from the ownerThank you so much for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate you! – The team at Ivy Rehab, Chesapeake- South Norfolk ★★★★★ Thank you To Ivy Rehab. The whole team is wonderful. My therapist Steve is amazing. For the first time in a year I feel like there is a light at the end of the tunnel for Me.Response from the ownerWe’re thrilled you had such a positive experience, thank you! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Island Park js_loader
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