TMJ (Temporomandibular joint) is a common term used to describe the jaw or surrounding muscles. The TMJ is the joint created by the temporal bone (side of the head) and mandible (lower jaw bone) and is responsible for opening and closing our mouths. It is vital for eating, speaking, swallowing, and any other movement of…
The age-old debate rage on Heat vs. Ice after an injury, You can ask twenty different medical providers and you may get twenty different answers to this same question. This article will help clarify any confusion surrounding this hotly debated topic (pun intended). Why Ice? Let’s first take a look at icing. The most common…
A Look at Shoulder Trigger Points Trigger points, also known as knots, are a common source of pain and discomfort but are rarely taken seriously. Trigger points are a source of real pain and we are looking at how that type of pain impacts the shoulder, how we treat the pain in our office, and…