Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ) is a complex condition affecting the jaw joint and muscles responsible for jaw movement. It can lead to significant discomfort, including jaw pain, difficulty chewing, and clicking or locking of the jaw. At Harbour Medical Centers, we specialize in non-invasive treatments that address the root cause of TMJ disorders.
How Our TMJ Care Plan Works
Comprehensive TMJ Management in Stuart, FL
Our TMJ treatment approach starts with an accurate diagnosis through a detailed examination of your jaw and bite, imaging studies, and a review of your symptoms. We focus on reducing pain and restoring function using a combination of therapies:
- Chiropractic Adjustments: Specific adjustments to alleviate pressure and correct misalignments in the jaw and cervical spine.
- Physical Therapy: Exercises to strengthen the jaw muscles and improve flexibility and range of motion.
- Massage Therapy: Techniques aimed at relieving muscle tension and pain in the jaw and neck area.
Effective Techniques for TMJ Relief
- Oral Appliances: Custom-fitted devices that help realign the jaw and relieve pressure on the joint.
- Laser Therapy: Non-invasive laser treatments to reduce inflammation and promote healing in the joint tissues.
- Nutritional Counseling: Guidance on diet changes that can help reduce inflammation and promote joint health.
Common Causes of TMJ Disorders
- Jaw Injury: Impacts or trauma leading to misalignment.
- Arthritis: Degenerative joint disease can affect the TMJ, leading to pain and functional impairment.
- Excessive Gum Chewing: Repetitive use of jaw muscles can strain the TMJ.
- Stress: Often causes jaw clenching and teeth grinding, which can exacerbate TMJ symptoms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the symptoms of TMJ disorders?
Symptoms include jaw pain, difficulty in moving the jaw, headaches, ear pain, clicking or popping sounds when opening or closing the mouth, and sometimes neck and shoulder pain.
How long does it take to see improvements?
Improvements can often be noticed after a few treatment sessions, but chronic conditions may require a longer treatment period to fully resolve.
Is TMJ treatment painful?
Our TMJ treatments are generally not painful and are designed to reduce your pain and discomfort from TMJ disorders.
Can TMJ disorders go away on their own?
Some minor TMJ discomfort can resolve without treatment, but persistent or severe symptoms require professional intervention.
What lifestyle changes can help with TMJ?
Avoiding hard foods, reducing gum chewing, managing stress, and practicing jaw exercises can help alleviate symptoms.
Are there exercises I can do at home for TMJ?
Yes, we provide patients with tailored exercises to strengthen jaw muscles and improve joint function, which can be done at home to support their treatment.
Schedule Your Appointment Today
If you’re experiencing jaw pain or other symptoms of TMJ disorders, visit Harbour Medical Centers in Stuart, FL for a comprehensive evaluation and personalized treatment plan. Our experts are here to help you regain comfort and function.
Visit Us At: 1411 SE Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL 34996
Call Today to book your consultation and take the first step towards effective relief from TMJ pain.
How Our TMJ Care Plan Works
1. Tell Your Story
When you arrive at our brand new, state-of-the-art facility, you’ll be greeted by two of the friendliest faces you’ve ever met. They will assist you with a simple intake form and escort you to one of our comfortable and elegant consultation suites. Then, your very own case manager will sit and listen to your story and document your areas of discomfort and loss. After your consultation is complete, the case manager will introduce you to all of our medical providers, who will individually perform an appropriate exam based on their experience and specialty and then determine what other additional testing, such as X-ray, MRI, CT or Diagnostic Ultrasound will need to be performed. Once completed, we will schedule your follow-up visit, typically within 24-48 hours.
2. Team Meeting
Between your Day 1 and your Day 2 visit, the medical, therapy, and chiropractic teams go into action. We pull together the clinical and intake data, the X-ray imaging, and the orthopedic and neurological testing results and determine a multidisciplinary approach diagnosis, utilizing over 50 years of healthcare experience. This enables every treatment team member to have a say in your unique condition, diagnosis, and purpose for why you want to be healthier. We can then produce a comprehensive and specialized treatment plan that will help you get better faster, address the cause of your painful condition, and effectively stay healthy to enjoy a future quality of life.
3. Accelerated Recovery Program
Our comprehensive program is designed to restore your quality of life efficiently and effectively. We may employ a variety of modalities to accomplish this goal including but not limited to Regenerative Medicine, Lumbar and Cervical Spinal Decompression, Class 4 Laser Therapy, Radial Pressure Wave, Neurocure, NeuroMed, In-House Active Therapy, Spinal and Extremity Adjustments.
4. Quality & Quantity of Life
At Harbour Medical, our goal is to quickly remove your pain points, address and correct the underlying condition of those areas, and provide you with the simple tools to maintain, preserve, and protect the new and amazing level of function and well-being that translates into your ability to enjoy the moments that give your life purpose and joy.
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1411 SE Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL 34996
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