Target Area: Jaw/TMJ
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How can Physical Therapy help me?
Physical Therapy is a trusted healthcare industry dedicated to evaluating and treating certain injuries and illnesses. The goal of Physical Therapists is to ease pain by helping you to move, live, and function better. [Source: bls.gov]. Also known as...
Where is My Jaw/TMJ Pain Coming From?
Jaw pain can be caused by numerous factors, including a condition called Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJD). Jaw pain may also be caused by oral surgery, muscle tension, grinding or clenching your jaw during sleep, or even by poor posture.
Physical therapy can often help alleviate jaw pain. However, it’s important to understand that your individual condition and underlying causes of pain will dictate the type of treatment you receive. Should you experience consistent or severe pain, it’s vital that you undergo a thorough evaluation by a physical therapist or other healthcare professional.
Common Head Pain Conditions
- TMJD
- Arthritis of the Jaw
- Jaw Trauma or Injury
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome
- Joint Hypermobility
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
What & How We Treat
Assessment and Diagnosis
Your physical therapist will do a comprehensive assessment to determine the causes of your jaw pain. This could include evaluating muscle strength, range of motion, posture and possible joint dysfunction.Muscle Strengthening and Stretching
Therapists will provide exercises specifically designed to strengthen weak muscles and stretch tight muscles in your neck and jaw area.Joint Mobilization
Joint restrictions and mobility in the neck and jaw can be addressed with manual therapy techniques including joint mobilization and manipulation.Posture Correction
Your posture can be improved through various exercises and ergonomic recommendations provided by your physical therapist.Modalities for Pain Relief
Heat or cold therapy, dry needling, ultrasound or electrical stimulation are some of the therapeutic modalities that can be applied to relieve pain and reduce muscle tension.
Education on Jaw Habits
If your jaw pain is being caused by grinding your teeth or clenching your jaws, our therapists will teach you about helpful behavior modifications – and may also recommend interventions such as mouthguards.Stress Management
Jaw pain can sometimes be caused by stress. Our therapists can teach you stress management techniques – such as relaxation exercises – to help you reduce and manage your stress.Functional Training
Our therapists can provide you with functional exercises to help improve your jaw movement and coordination – while also improving your ability to do daily activities without pain.Home Exercise Program
Your therapist may provide you with a personalized home exercise program – which can help you achieve long-term pain relief.Collaboration with Other Healthcare Professionals
Sometimes our physical therapists collaborate with oral surgeons, dentists and/or other healthcare providers to help ensure you receive comprehensive care for conditions such as TMJD.What Our Patients are Saying
10/10 would recommend for all your physical therapy needs.
10/10 would recommend for all your physical therapy needs.
They are great physical therapist. Friendly and professional.
They are great physical therapist. Friendly and professional.
Amazing place. The therapists are understanding and competent. Easy to communicate with and over all amazing
Amazing place. The therapists are understanding and competent. Easy to communicate with and over all amazing
This is by far the most amazing physical therapy clinic around! The crew at Precision treats their clients like family!...
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This is by far the most amazing physical therapy clinic around! The crew at Precision treats their clients like family! Rachel, Woody, and Sarah are awesome! Rachel always knew how to relieve the tension as well as making sure I was comfortable. I’ll forever appreciate the crew!! THE BEST PHYSICAL THERAPY CLINIC AROUND, HANDS DOWN!!!!!
Always a great experience. Can’t wait to go so I can be in less pain.The exercise they teach...
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Always a great experience. Can’t wait to go so I can be in less pain.The exercise they teach you are spot on for what I need. PTs & staff are nice, knowledgeable & caring.
Chris, Kyle and the team at Precision Rehab are on top of their game. I'm here to treat an old ...
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Chris, Kyle and the team at Precision Rehab are on top of their game. I'm here to treat an old back injury that resurfaced. Now finally have answers from years of relentless pain. Kyle,my PT is patient, caring, and explains exactly what ls wrong and getting me back on track. Need PT?, ask your doctor to refer you to Precision on N College in Lafayette!
I dreaded hearing that I needed physical therapy! But after my first 5 minutes at Precision, the dread had vanished. All ...
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I dreaded hearing that I needed physical therapy! But after my first 5 minutes at Precision, the dread had vanished. All staff members are friendly and we would chat like we were old friends. Rachel, my assigned PT, was amazing. She was concerned about my pain, progress and continued healing. She would push me "just enough".
Great family to become a part of, especially when you’re in need of some great support and health,...
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Great family to become a part of, especially when you’re in need of some great support and health, mentally and physically, trust me, i go there, everyone’s family upon entering those doors, it may take u a day r 2 to open up but not much longer, so come visit and you’ll definitely see exactly what I mean…………..
Precision Rehabilitation, is a great place to have Physical therapy. I've have therapy at Precision Rehabilitation on Bertrand and S. ...
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Precision Rehabilitation, is a great place to have Physical therapy. I've have therapy at Precision Rehabilitation on Bertrand and S. College. Prior to having Surgery done, and knew this is the place I needed to return to after Surgery. The staff is Awesome, this place is great, the atmosphere is wonderful. I would highly recommend this place to anyone. If you need a good place for therapy contact them. Woody is Awesome, I had him prior to surgery and requested him again after Surgery.
The worst injury I had was a torn rotator cuff. The therapists at Precision helped me in my recovery...
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The worst injury I had was a torn rotator cuff. The therapists at Precision helped me in my recovery, then subsequently gaining motion and functionality back in my arm and shoulder. Immediately after surgery, I didn’t think it would be possible, but they have shown me that with consistent work, and a little patience that it is possible to regain strength and mobility that I had lost with the injury. I highly recommend their dedicated staff for all rehabilitation needs. They are a wonderful team of dedicated, compassionate and caring individuals.