Mayfield PT. Find Relief from TMJ Pain

Mayfield PT. Find Relief from TMJ Pain

Health &Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body

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FIND RELIEF FROM TMJ PAIN

Do you suffer from jaw pain, headaches, painful chewing, or clicking and popping in your jaw? These could all be signs and symptoms of temporomandibular joint dysfunction, or TMD. The temporomandibular joint is essentially where your jaw meets your skull It is one of the most complex joints in the body and can be affected by neck and head position, eating or chewing certain foods, habitual postures or positions, and direct trauma. It is also

often associated with stress and poor sleep habits. Grinding the teeth or clenching the jaw during sleep are also common causes of TMD and your dentist might be the first person to make you aware that you have this syndrome based on the wear pattern on your teeth. Other symptoms of TMD may include neck pain, ear ache or pressure, aching or tingling around the ear, face, or jaw, or even pain in the teeth.

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Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body

INSIDE: • What Good Posture Can Do For You! • Healthy Recipe

Are You Suffering FromHead, Jaw, Or Neck Soreness? FIND RELIEF FROM TMJ PAIN

• Improve Posture In Minutes • Patient Success Spotlight

What Causes TMJ Syndrome? Multiple factors contribute to the muscle tightness and dysfunction that characterize this condition. Most often, poor posture and neck alignment change the pull of the muscles that make your jaw move. This causes painful grinding and irritation of the TMJ. Other causes may include:

Symptoms of TMJ

• Pain or soreness in face, jaw, neck or around the ear • Clicking or popping of jaw when moving mouth • Locking of jaw • Pain with chewing food, talking, or general movement

• Abnormal sensations and numbness of the jaw • Headaches • Limited jaw motion • Uncomfortable “off” bite • Deviation of jaw to one side

• Poor alignment of or trauma to the teeth or jaw

• Arthritis or other inflammatory musculoskeletal disorders • Excessive gum chewing • Stress

• Teeth grinding • Poor posture

Help For TMJ Pain Your physical therapist will address the root cause of your pain such as poor jaw mobility, posture, weakness and decreased neck mobility. At Mayfield Physical Therapy we will work with you on a series of stretches, joint mobilizations and exercises that will alleviate your pain. We will equip you with techniques on how to relax and strengthen weak facial muscles, restore balance and improve mobility so you can get back to doing what you love.

A lot can be done to help TMJ, first starting with a thorough evaluation of your problem with our expert physical therapists. Once the root cause of your problemhasbeendiscovered,acomprehensiveplancanbedeveloped toquickly relieve your pain and restore natural movement to your TMJ. Furthermore, our physical therapists will teach you techniques for regaining normal jaw movement for long lasting results. The focus of physical therapy for TMD is relaxation, gentle movement and releasing tight muscles. In most cases, physical therapy can resolve TMD and rarely is surgery needed.

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WHAT GOOD POSTURE CAN DO FOR YOU!

• Be mindful of how you lift heavy objects. Keep your shoulders square and your chest forward. When lifting something that is over 50 lbs it is important to take extra care. Lead with your hips and try to keep the weightclose toyourbody.Liftingsomething improperlycan lead to injury to your neck or back, which may make proper posture uncomfortable. Therearea lotofbenefitsofhavinggoodposture.Aside fromsayinggoodbye to neck or back pain, improving your posture can provide several unexpected benefits toyour lifestyleandpersonalwell-being.Herearea fewof theadditional benefits of having good posture: • Proper posture creates quality exercise for your core and back • Improved respiratory health • Added protection for your organs, bones, joints and muscles • Reduced risk of arthritis If you are experiencing chronic neck and back pain, there is a good chance that itcouldbe related toyourposture.Contactyourphysical therapist to learn more about how you can take steps to start improving your posture today. For more information, contact your physical therapist to learn more about options that will suit your health needs. Let us help you get back to living the life you deserve. Call 440-442-7111 today!

Of course, thereareways that you can improveyour postureat home, as well. Here are several strategies that are typically helpful: • Try to stand tall whenever you are standing or walking. Hold your head high and square your shoulders, but more importantly work on being the tallest version of yourself. Hunching over is the leading cause of poor posture. • Use support when you sit to keep your posture correct. Lumbar support in office chairs and car seats will help a bit, but for improved posture you may need to add additional cushioning that will help you keep your back straight.

Improve Posture In Minutes

Patient Success Spotlight

Try this movement to improve your posture

Improve Posture In Minutes

“My hip and lower back corrected within three visits!”

QUADRUPED ALTERNATE ARM AND LEG While in a crawling position, slowly draw your leg and opposite arm upwards. Your arm and leg should be straight and fully out-stretched. Do this 8 times then alternate.

“Dr.Jenkins and the Mayfield Physical Therapy practice is one of a kind! His team had my hip and lower back pain sorted and corrected within three visits. He’sextremelyknowledgeable,patientcare is#1,and they’reextremelyflexible with appointment times. Great place to try if you’re experiencing pain from bodybuilding/powerlifting/CrossFit as well! I can’t speak highly enough about the practice, Dr.Jenkins, and the team at Mayfield Physical Therapy.” – D.S.

Exciting News: Mayfield PT Is Moving!

Healthy Recipe: Spinach-Stuffed Mushrooms

INGREDIENTS • 20 medium mushrooms • 1/4 cup chopped shallots, scallions or onion • 2 cloves garlic, chopped • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

• 1/2 tsp soy sauce • 2 cups chopped fresh spinach • 1/2 cup Plain Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt • Salt and pepper to taste

In Late Winter/ Early Spring 2019, Mayfield Physical Therapy is MOVING to 1430 SOM CENTER ROAD MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH 44124

DIRECTIONS Wash the mushrooms and carefully remove the stems without breaking the caps. Finely chop thestems. Combine theshallots, garlicand vinegar in a small skillet or saucepan and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chopped mushroom stems and soy sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes, until the mushrooms soften and release their juices. Add the spinach and cook, continuing to stir, until it is wilted and the liquid in the pan is absorbed. Remove from theheat and let cool for a few minutes, then stir in theyogurt.Season with salt and pepper to taste. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Stuff the spinach filling into the mushroom caps. Place the mushrooms in a baking pan and bake for 20 minutes, until tender. Remove from the oven and let sit for a few minutes for the filling to set before serving. Yields 20 mushrooms. http://www.organicitsworthit.org/make/spinach-stuffed-mushrooms

It is across from Eastgate Shopping Center and 4 buildings north of Starbucks (near the corner of Mayfield and SOM).

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At Mayfield Physical Therapy, you will receive hands-on therapy treatments by our friendly, caring health experts during focused and individualized sessions. It’s time to get to Mayfield Physical Therapy if: • You’re tired of living in pain • You want to feel better and move better • You have been in an auto accident or injured on the job • You want to prevent injury

We can help:

• Decrease your pain • Increase your strength • Increase your activity level

• Increase your flexibility • Improve your health • Get back to living

1. Call and talk to your therapist 2. Discover why your pain has come back 3. Get your custom recovery program

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