Practice Daniela Petroni

Temporomandibular Joint - CMD Craniomandibular dysfunction
 

Dysfunction of the jaw joint or surrounding structures can cause pain, clicking, problems opening the mouth, tinnitus, and neck or back pain.  
A change in posture and relaxation of the affected muscles often relieves the symptoms. Targeted manual treatment of the cervical spine or the head and facial bones is often required. A splint or “BITE” can also help.
My treatment is seen as a supplement to dental care.

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CMD - what is it?

A dysfunction of the chewing organ, which is usually expressed in pain.

 

Possible symptoms are...

Pain in the jaw joint
Problems opening or closing your mouth
Headache (often in the temple area)
Neck pain or restricted movement
Pain around the ear, cheek or temple
Unexplained discomfort or pain in the teeth
The feeling that the teeth no longer fit together properly
Sensation of lump in the throat
Ringing in the ears
Dizziness or lightheadedness

 

Triggers can be:

Misaligned teeth or missing teeth
a “bad” posture (especially head forward posture)
Biting or grinding due to stress
Injuries, e.g. fall or blow to the lower jaw

 

How can special physiotherapy help?

Manual therapy and osteopathy (mobilization of the cervical spine and head bones, release of the jaw joint, relaxation of the chewing muscles)
Neural and fascial stretching.
Posture training and exercise program for everyday life.

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