The neck sets the stage for your jaw!
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and the neck share muscles, nerves, and intricate structures that work in harmony. When one is out of sync, the other can follow suit, leading to discomfort, pain, and even limited mobility. But guess what? There's a superhero in this story – Physical Therapy! The Link Explained: Poor posture, stress, teeth grinding – all these factors can disrupt the delicate balance between your TMJ and neck. Tension in one area can easily transfer to the other, creating a cycle of discomfort. That's where we come in! How Physical Therapy Can Help: Whether you're experiencing jaw pain, [...]
We All Have a Story . . . What is Yours?
We All Have a Story . . . What is Yours? At Physical Therapy Specialists, we pride ourselves in taking the time to get to know you and your story. We do this because we have a genuine interest in who you are! What’s more, listening to your story affords us the knowledge to be the most successful in your treatment outcomes. It helps us effectively treat you as a whole person and not just your pelvis or hip, for example. Did you know that, on average, 75% of medical diagnoses can be made solely based on what you [...]
Healthcare for Men and Women is not the Same
Healthcare for Men and Women is not the Same A patient mentioned a 60 Minutes episode that aired several years ago explaining this exact topic. Health care for women is completely different than for men. The medical field has traditionally been a male dominated and has invested little in research to explain specific women’s issues. Women are often dismissed and told it is psychologic or “all in her head”. Drug studies tend to exclude women because, since we are different from men, our results skew the numbers. Check out the article below from Prevention Magazine. It is helpful [...]
