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Will physical therapy help my tmj?

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Maybe: Physical therapy may help.

Answered 11/15/2012

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Dr. Gary Lederman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Yes, short term: Pt is a great adjunct to treatment that relaxes muscles. The problem is that a failure to correct the bite to support that muscle relaxation allows the muscles to quickly assume their original tense state.

Answered 4/12/2014

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Possibly: Pt can help, but often in conjunction with a oral appliance and the supervision of a dentist/tmj specialist. A TMJ doctor will often use some pt in their office- tens, ultrasound, exercises and work along with a physical therapist.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Often: Often it will help, especially in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.

Answered 3/20/2015

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