Pathologies in the mandibular joint (jaw joint) are a common affliction that affects nearly 20-40% of the
population. Symptoms include joint pain, headache, cracks in joints, limitation of loss of ability to open
the mouth. The mandibular joint is the only mobile connection in the skull area and also, one of the most
used joints during daily actions, like eating, speaking, singing, yawning or chewing.
Symptoms of jaw joint disorder:
- cracks,
- jaw deviation,
- facial muscle pain,
- tension headache, migraine,
- neck stiffness,
- struggles with opening mouth,
- pain during chewing tough products,
- pain in an ear area, screech in an ear,
Therapy of jaw joint is a process combining physiotherapy with autotherapy. Techniques used in
treatment and improvement of jaw joint disorder include:
- mobilization of jaw joints,
- mobilization of soft tissues,
- therapy of muscle knots,
- manipulation