Myofucntional Therapy for PAIN because our Tongue is Connected to our Toes
TMJ Disorders
* Grinding/ Clenching
* Popping/Clicking of jaw joint
* Painful/Difficulty chewing
* Over bite
* Limited mouth opening
Headaches, Neck/Shoulder/Back Pain
* Cervicogenic Headache
* Forward head posture
* Chronic Pain/ Fibromyalgia
* Neck/Shoulder/Back Pain
* Plantar fasciitis
The Unknown Secret: Myofunctional Therapy
What if this was the thing missing to really turn all your pain around… for good!
Would you try?
Instead of re-treating the pain over and over again, until you end up needing surgery to reduce the eventually debilitating pain, lets work together to correct the dysfunction NOW and FOREVER!
Learn more about Myofunctional Therapy
Below are the pros and cons of common TMJ treatment modalities so you can make an informed decision about your health and your quality of life.
Myofunctional therapy
Pros:
Pain relief
Immediate and Long term results
Improved quality of life
Improve posture
Reduced risk of chronic preventable diseases
Improved aesthetics through symmetry
Cons:
Takes time and dedication
Massage/Rolfing
Pros:
Pain relief
Immediate results
Relaxation
Assist in therapy results
Cons:
Not sustainable on its own
Finding a qualified practitioner
Physiotherapy (ideally with laser)
Pros:
Relaxation
Releases tight muscles and scar tissue
Reduces inflammation
Improve posture
Cons:
Function of tongue (usually) not addressed
Takes time and dedication
Bite plane (aka: night guard, bite plate, splint)
Pros:
Protects the teeth from further damage
Reduces stress placed on the jaw
Reduces pain
Cons:
May disrupts sleep
May cause more pain
May encourage mouth breathing
You need to wear an appliance to bed
Botox
Pros:
Reduce pain and tension
Cons:
Temporary
Can cause muscle atrophy
Cause overuse of other muscles
Potentiate sleep apnea
Neurotoxin
Jaw surgery
Pros:
Reduced pain
Improved function
Cons:
Can cause reduced range of motion
Recovery time….It’s surgery!
Relapse