Overview
Physical therapy is designed to develop and implement a program that includes any practicing techniques for regaining normal jaw movement. The focus of physical therapy is relaxation, stretching, and releasing tight muscles and scar tissue. It also helps minimize scar tissue formation and muscle tightness.
Indications
It is used after surgery to promote healing and reduce pain and swelling, and is used in combination with medicine, such as, NSAIDs or muscle relaxants.
Precautions
After a physical therapy session, the jaw should be rested, avoid habits that cause jaw pain, and avoid chewing foods that stress the joint. Any therapy that involves physical movement of the jaw may make joint problems worse. An experienced professional must oversee physical therapy.
Physical therapy is designed to develop and implement a program that includes any practicing techniques for regaining normal jaw movement. The focus of physical therapy is relaxation, stretching, and releasing tight muscles and scar tissue. It also helps minimize scar tissue formation and muscle tightness.