Notas del episodio
Welcome to the Physio4U Podcast Hosted by Girish Srinivasan, Registered Physiotherapist and Clinical Director at Instep Physiotherapy and Synaptic Integrated Health Group.
Does your jaw click, lock, or ache when you chew, yawn, or talk? You might be dealing with Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)—the shoulder pain of the face that most people ignore… until they can’t. In this episode, we break down what TMD is, why it happens, and how physiotherapy can help you get back to pain-free movement.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Common causes of jaw pain: stress, posture, injuries, and more
- What to expect during a physiotherapy assessment for jaw issues
- How poor posture affects your jaw mechanics
- Signs of clenching or grinding and how to spot them
- The role of intraoral muscle testing and bite analysis
- Why asymmetrical chewing leads to dysfunction
- How physios retrain your jaw for better function and less pain
📍 Located in Edmonton? Physio4U is proudly part of both Instep Physiotherapy and Synaptic Integrated Health, with 13+ clinics ready to support your recovery.
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