Also known as temporomandibular joint dysfunction or TMD, is a condition that affects the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which connects the jawbone to the skull. TMJD can cause pain and dysfunction in the jaw joint and the surrounding muscles that control jaw movement.
Symptoms:
Jaw pain or tenderness
Jaw clicking or popping.
Limited jaw movement
Locking of the jaw
Headaches or earaches
Causes:
Jaw misalignment
Bruxism
Stress.
Arthritis
Trauma
Treatment:
Manual Therapy Techniques.
Jaw Exercises
Posture Correction
Osteopathy techniques
Education and Self-Management
