Occlusal issues can manifest as temporo-mandibular dysfunctions, causing symptoms in and around the masticatory muscles and jaw joints. A physical dysfunction or stress can result in teeth grinding and tension that is felt as headaches or neck and shoulder pain. Other typical symptoms include pain in the jaw joints and masticatory muscles, tiredness and stiffness of the jaw as well as noise in the jaw joints, such as clicking.
Occlusal problems can also be treated with specialist physiotherapy. The treatment is planned individually according to the patient’s needs and includes massaging the masticatory muscles and conducting exercises that support mobility.
The purpose of physiotherapy is to restore balance and normal function to the area, reduce muscle tightness and alleviate any pain resulting from the condition.
It allows the back and neck to relax and improves your cervical posture. Physiotherapy can be used to treat issues involving temporo-mandibular joint, headaches, growing pains, tightness in the neck and shoulders and postural changes.
