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Craniofacial Pain
Commonly referred to as "TMJ, TMJD, or TMD"
Craniofacial ("TMJ") pain is discomfort or pain in the cranial (head), neck, or facial regions. Basically, this means everything above the shoulders. The nickname "TMJ" came about because this craniofacial region is so interconnected with various day-to-day movements and functions that often times many pains have an epicenter in the jaw joints and the bottom of the head.
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Causes of craniofacial pains are many but commonly include injury, arthritis, sleep-disordered breathing, tongue dysfunctions, teeth grinding or clenching, and stress with all it's different forms.
The Function & Common Disorders of the TMJ
Craniofacial Pain Therapies
Jaw Rehabilitation
TMJ & lower jaw rehabilitation are needed when:
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Sounds are coming from your jaw joint(s), such as popping, clicking, grinding type sounds.
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When your jaw doesn't open all the way with or without pain.
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When your jaw doesn't open straight and smoothly.
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When your jaw shakes or otherwise moves involuntarily.
Pain Management
Pain management for the head, neck, & jaw areas is needed when:
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You have pain when opening, closing, chewing, talking.
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You experience headaches or migraines.
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You have neck, shoulder, jaw, or head pain without a trigger.
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You experience shocking, burning, numbing, tingling type sensations in the jaw, head, or neck.
Team Work
The craniofacial region involves nearly every system of the human body. Disorders in this region often need multiple teams of healthcare professionals to help you heal. We will support you all along the way.