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What is the temporomandibular joint?
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the joint formed by the upper part of the jaw and the temporal bone of the skull which acts like a sliding hinge. Because these joints are flexible, the jaw can move smoothly up and down and side to side with the help of the muscles that control its position and movement. In addition, it allows it to perform functions such as chewing, biting, speaking, breathing, etc.
Frequent alterations
The pathologies that this joint can suffer are related to certain factors such as trauma, bruxism, bad habits and certain types of occlusion can produce some dysfunction of the TMJ. These types of alterations can cause pain in the jaw, ears, head, neck and muscles that control the normal movement of the jaw.
Physiotherapy treatments
Physiotherapy treatment of temporomandibular joint dysfunction is essential to restore and gain joint function and improve the patient's quality of life. The objective of the treatment of TMJ dysfunction in Physiotherapy is the restoration of the normal functioning of this joint complex, its morphology and the balance of the muscular and articular complex.
ATM
What is the temporomandibular joint?
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the joint formed by the upper part of the jaw and the temporal bone of the skull which acts like a sliding hinge. Because these joints are flexible, the jaw can move smoothly up and down and side to side with the help of the muscles that control its position and movement. In addition, it allows it to perform functions such as chewing, biting, speaking, breathing, etc.
Frequent alterations
The pathologies that this joint can suffer are related to certain factors such as trauma, bruxism, bad habits and certain types of occlusion can produce some dysfunction of the TMJ. These types of alterations can cause pain in the jaw, ears, head, neck and muscles that control the normal movement of the jaw.
Physiotherapy treatments
Physiotherapy treatment of temporomandibular joint dysfunction is essential to restore and gain joint function and improve the patient's quality of life. The objective of the treatment of TMJ dysfunction in Physiotherapy is the restoration of the normal functioning of this joint complex, its morphology and the balance of the muscular and articular complex.