Focused, One-on-One
TMD/TMJ & Jaw PainTreatment
No Medication. No Painful Injections.
You shouldn’t have to experience pain in your jaw throughout the day. Discover the root cause of your pain and eliminate it at the source with the help of our expert Doctors of Physical Therapy.
Common TMD/TMJ symptoms
Are You Experiencing These?
Jaw pain is relatively common, but it can be severe and debilitating. Here are some of the most common symptoms associated with TMD/TMJ:
- Pain or tenderness of your jaw
- Pain in one or both of the temporomandibular joints
- Aching pain in and around your ear
- Difficulty chewing or pain while chewing
- Aching facial pain
- Locking of the joint, making it difficult to open or close your mouth
Work with an expert doctor
Suggestions to Help With Teeth Grinding
A popping jaw can be a symptom of teeth grinding, or bruxism, which can also cause headaches among other symptoms. Over time, this could lead to pain in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). This can be prevented by treating the root cause of the bruxism. Another option is to wear a Nightguard to prevent teeth grinding during sleep.
Nightguard for TMD/TMJ symptoms
Is a Nightguard a Good Idea?
A nightguard offers a simple, non-invasive solution for treating temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) by preventing teeth clenching and grinding, common during sleep. These actions can exacerbate TMD symptoms, such as jaw pain and discomfort. By cushioning the jaw and reducing stress on the muscles and joints, a custom-fitted nightguard from your dentist minimizes pain and aids in the proper alignment of the jaw, offering significant relief to those suffering from TMD.
Manual Therapy
How We Achieve A Better Diagnosis with Less Discomfort
What is manual therapy? Manual therapy is a method physical therapy that involves the therapist feeling exactly how your body reacts to specific movement and exercises. A lot of pain and discomfort comes from lack of mobility or a small range of motion. Through simple movements and exercises, we're able to get your body used to these motions again, reducing or completely removing your pain.
Manual therapy includes a detailed biomechanical assessment. This means that your therapist will watch and feel how you move in order to make the most accurate diagnosis possible. This leads to faster recovery times and improved outcomes.
Benefits of Manual Therapy
More accurate diagnoses and understanding of pain
Less discomfort and pain during treatment
Therapist can feel where there is tension and mobility issues
Don't wait weeks
No Wait Times, We Can Schedule You Sooner
Your pain isn't waiting, so you shouldn't have to either.
We have a team of dedicated, experienced Physical Therapists standing by to help. Reach out to our team and get an appointment scheduled as quickly as you can fit it in your schedule.
The best of the best
Meet Our Specialist
Dr. Mark Shulman
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), FAAOMPT, COMT, CSCS
Dr. Mark Shulman, DPT, FAAOMPT, COMT, CSCS has worked in Physical Therapy since 2005 when he started as a Physical Therapy Aide in an Outpatient clinic. Since then he has continued to progress his practice and gain experiences in multiple treatment settings. Dr. Shulman started “The Physical Therapy Effect” to continue his goal of providing quality one on one care to the patients he works with.
Mark studied Physical Therapy at Northeastern University in Boston Massachusetts where he graduated Magna Cum laude with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2010. While completing his degree in Physical Therapy, Dr. Shulman also earned his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Credentials from the NSCA. He has taken multiple advanced training courses to become a Certified Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapist through North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy. Dr. Shulman is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy. He is also currently a Credentialed Clinical Instructor through the America Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Mark maintains an active membership in the American Physical Therapy Association, American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists and National Strength and Conditioning Association.
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We’ve been serving patient for over 6 years. Our offices feature top-of-the-line equipment to get you the results you expect.
