At Core physio clinic, you will work directly with a certified Physiotherapist trained through post graduate course work, in the assessment and treatment of TMJ dysfunctions.

Your Physiotherapist will assess:

• Your unique jaw and neck movement disorder or alignment issues
• Muscle imbalances and tightness
• Any joint related problems

Following your assessment, your Physiotherapist will put you on a specific, individualized exercise program. You will continue to see your Physiotherapist to monitor and progress your program, and to provide you with the hands-on therapy you may require.

Fortunately, a trained Physiotherapist can help by teaching you relaxation, stretching and strengthening exercises for the face, head and neck muscles. These exercises can also help to augment the effect of the appliance or mouth guard your dentist may have already provided to you.

Your program may include one or more of the following:

• Stretching and strengthening exercises of the jaw, head and neck
• Postural correction, relaxation and breathing exercises
• Manual stretches and mobilizations of the jaw and neck joints
• Ultrasound and electrical stimulation to improve healing

Your Physiotherapist will always be in contact with your dentist and/or specialist to coordinate your treatment with their recommendations.