TMJ & Jaw Pain Therapy at Forward Physical Therapy
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction causes jaw pain, clicking, locking, headaches, and limited mouth opening that can affect eating, talking, and quality of life. Our TMJ specialty program combines manual therapy, dry needling, therapeutic exercise, and patient education for comprehensive temporomandibular rehabilitation.
Conditions We Treat
- TMJ/TMD — temporomandibular joint dysfunction and disorders
- Jaw pain and clicking — with or without locking
- Limited jaw opening — restricted range of motion
- Headaches — tension-type and cervicogenic headaches related to jaw and neck dysfunction
- Bruxism effects — jaw tension, pain, and wear from clenching and grinding
- Post-surgical jaw rehab — recovery from TMJ arthroscopy or joint replacement
Comprehensive TMJ Treatment
- Manual therapy — intraoral and extraoral soft tissue mobilization, TMJ joint mobilization
- Dry needling — targeted treatment of masseter, temporalis, lateral pterygoid, and cervical musculature
- Cervical spine treatment — TMJ dysfunction rarely exists without neck involvement, and we address both
- Therapeutic exercise — jaw strengthening, coordination, and postural correction
- Patient education — posture, sleeping position, diet modifications, and habit awareness
Working with Your Dental Team
We coordinate with your dentist, oral surgeon, or orthodontist to ensure your care plan addresses both the structural and functional components of your jaw dysfunction. Physical therapy and dental care work best together.
No Referral Needed
Wisconsin’s Direct Access law means you can see a physical therapist without a doctor’s referral.
Locations
Fitchburg: 6250 Nesbitt Rd, Suite 500, Fitchburg, WI 53719
Edgerton: 102 W Fulton St, Edgerton, WI 53534
Phone: (608) 561-7733