Don’t let TMJ Ruin Your Day!
Hearing and feeling your jaw click isn’t comforting. On the contrary, it can be downright painful. Researchers suggest more than 10 million Americans, who suffer with temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders (TMJ).
TMJ is marked by chronic jaw pain, difficulty chewing, and clicking and locking of the jaw. Many people with the disorder also experience frequent headaches, pain in their face or mouth, joint crackling, and muscle spasms.
The temporomandibular joint is a hinge that attaches the jaw to the temporal bones of the skull, which are located in front of the ears.
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Before you can understand why physical therapy and occupational therapy are both so important, you must first understand the differences between physical therapy and occupational therapy. Physical therapy refers to a variety of natural and conservative treatments aimed at relieving pain and promoting healing. Occupational therapy, while it is a similar form of conservative treatment, focuses more on rehabilitation and the “relearning” of daily activities. The purpose of occupational therapy is to make daily life easier by participating in treatments and exercises.
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