Masticatory muscle problems or TMD
TMD stands for Tempomandibular Disorder and is a generic term for diseases, pains and dysfunctions of the jaw joints, masticatory muscles, dentition and closely related tissues. According to estimates, the need for treatment of TMD occurs in 7-9% of Finns. The prognosis for treatment is usually good.
The most common symptoms of TMJ dysfunction:
- jaw joints
- pain in the jaw joints or masticatory muscles
- limited opening of the mouth
- movement disorders of the lower jaw, eg. jaw branch when opening and/or closing the mouth
- headache
- facial pain
- otalgia
- pains can also occur in the tongue, gums and teeth
- symptoms may also include a feeling of tightness in the throat, a lump in the throat, problems with the production of sound, muscle aches in the neck and shoulders
- pain can also radiate behind the eyes, to the jaws, to the temples, and sometimes up to the upper limb
A physiotherapist and/or chiropractor familiar with the bite at turku chiropractic and wellbeing clinic assesses and examines the bite problems and their connection to the client's symptoms.
Information for specialists and dentists:
A chiropractor/physiotherapist's examination always measures oral movements and possible overbite. At least the following information is always provided to the referring specialist and/or referring dentist: VAS, HYP, VYP, vertex spacing, protrusion and laterotrusion measurements to enable follow-up.
The most typical dysfunctions of the bite system:
- Myalgia
- Myofascial pain and reflective pain
- TMD-related headache
- Arthralgia
- Reversible discus dislocation without restriction or with intermittent mouth opening restriction
- Degenerative joint disease
- Unrecoverable discus dislocation
- Subluxation
In Turku, TMD problems have been trained
Chiropractor Jussi Järvinen
We also have professionals specializing in massage of masticatory muscles and physiotherapy.
Massage of the masticatory muscles
The treatment examines the mobility and function of the jaw joint and the tension of the muscles that affect the bite. In addition to the jaw and masticatory muscles, the treatment focuses on the cervical spine and the muscles that assist breathing. The treatment of the neck and shoulders is very often used in the treatment of masticatory muscle ailments. In addition to treatment, the client may receive supportive exercises to be done at home.
In masticatory muscle massage, as in all massage, different techniques are applied individually depending on the problem.
When to massage the masticatory muscles?
- Stress
- Bruxism
- Ear pain or ringing
- Limitation of movement of the TMJ
- Constant headaches
In KiHy Turku, massage of the masticatory muscles is offered by
Physiotherapist Jenni Aaltonen, Osteopath Petri Palviainen and Naprapath Vera Kesälä
For this service you can also pay for:
