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The Relationship between Bruxism, TMJ pain and Athletes

The Relationship between Bruxism, TMJ pain and Athletes Bruxism, commonly referred to as teeth grinding or jaw clenching, is an increasingly recognized contributor to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain in athletes. While many people associate bruxism with stress or...

Interesting Biomechanics of Sport: TMJ Pain in Tennis Players

Running and Sports Performance, TMJ

Interesting Biomechanics of Sport: TMJ Pain in Tennis Players Tennis is often viewed as a shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee sport. Most people think about rotator cuff injuries, tennis elbow, Achilles problems, or low back pain when discussing the physical demands of the...

My Jaw Is Clicking. How Can Physical Therapy Help Me?

TMJ

My Jaw Is Clicking. How Can Physical Therapy Help Me? If your jaw clicks when you open your mouth, chew, or talk, you’re not alone. Many people experience clicking, popping, or shifting in the jaw at some point, and while it can seem harmless at first, it’s often a...

Is Having Great Posture Really Important?

Low Back Injuries, Male Pelvic Floor, Neck & Headache, Shoulder Injuries, TMJ

Is Having Great Posture Really Important? If you’ve ever been told to “sit up straight” or “stop slouching,” you’ve already been introduced to the idea that posture matters. And to some extent, it does. Posture can influence how your body feels, how efficiently you...

Strengthening exercises are super important for fixing TMJ pain

TMJ

Why Many TMJ Patients Need Strengthening and Stability, Not Just Night Guards or Massage Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ/TMD) is one of the most common sources of chronic facial pain, jaw clicking, headaches, and difficulty chewing. Many patients who develop TMJ...

Mouth Breathing, TMJ Pain, and How Physical Therapy Can Fix It

TMJ

Mouth Breathing, TMJ Pain, and How Physical Therapy Can Fix It Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain is often blamed on clenching, grinding, or stress. While those factors absolutely matter, one commonly overlooked driver of jaw pain is chronic mouth breathing. The way...