Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) for Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD)
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive and effective approach that is showing promising results in research for Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD). TMD encompasses a range of conditions affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and surrounding tissues, often leading to chronic pain and limited jaw mobility.
What is TMD?
TMD can be debilitating, with people suffering from various types of jaw pain. Some of the symptoms may include:
- Jaw pain or point tenderness
- Clicking or grinding during chewing
- Difficulty opening or closing the mouth
- Pain that radiates in to the head and neck
- Chronic headaches or migraines
Why Shockwave?
Shockwave therapy is great at targeting directly in the TMJ or the surrounding tissue. At Release PT, we can help determine the tight areas and in combination with your dentist or other medical provider, help understand if the joint has tissue dysfunction or arthritis and what area should be targeted with the shockwave device.
A few of the benefits of ESWT for TMD are:
- Reduces inflammation in the joint
- Breaks up adhesions and scar tissue that may restrict movement
- stimulates blood flow (neovascularization) to promote natural healing
- activate fibroblasts to regenerate collagen and strengthen tissues
- improves cartilage health in cases of arthritis
This can lead to improved jaw function, increased range of motion, and comfort for individuals suffering from TMD.
This is a great option for treating those suffering from TMD because ESWT has minimal risk of side effects and no downtime required. ESWT allows individuals to resume their daily activities shortly after treatment.
Contact Release PT today!
If you want to schedule an appointment for TMD today to try out our extracorporeal shockwave therapy device, contact Release Physical Therapy to schedule an evaluation and your therapist can help evaluate your TMD and educate you on the benefits of shockwave therapy for your jaw pain.
