{"id":408,"date":"2026-08-10T16:08:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T16:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ashevillenso.com\/blog\/?p=408"},"modified":"2026-09-10T16:10:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T16:10:15","slug":"physical-therapy-other-non-surgical-approaches-to-tmj-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ashevillenso.com\/blog\/2026\/08\/10\/physical-therapy-other-non-surgical-approaches-to-tmj-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring Physical Therapy & Other Non-Surgical Approaches to TMJ Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Are you tired of dealing with jaw pain, clicking and popping, sore facial muscles, and other symptoms of TMJ disorder<\/a>? It is worth your time to seek out professional care! But that begs the question, what kind of treatment should you pursue? There are quite a few therapies that have the potential to provide effective symptom relief. In this blog post, you will learn how physical therapy and other non-surgical approaches might be able to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Physical Therapy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A physical therapist can use exercises to help strengthen the muscles in your jaw, neck, and shoulders. This can lead to improved posture and a great reduction in painful symptoms. Massage, heat, and cold therapy could also be included in your treatment plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep in mind that physical therapists only receive basic education in the jaw during standard school programs. Look for a provider who has additional training in how to treat TMJ disorder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jaw Exercises and Home Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your physical therapist \u2014 or any qualified provider, really \u2014 may demonstrate exercises that you can do at home to strengthen the muscles involved in the movement of your jaw joints. If you do them as often as directed, you may gradually notice improvements in your symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other types of home care that can help include modifying your diet so you do not eat hard or chewy foods, working on your posture, and doing your best to minimize stress levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Important note: <\/strong>Even if home care brings some relief, you should still see a professional. They can help you understand the cause behind your problem and help you reduce the chances that your pain and other symptoms will keep recurring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Treatment from a Non-Surgical Orthopedic Doctor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A non-surgical orthopedic doctor understands the details of the musculoskeletal system and should have a strong knowledge of how the jaw joints work. They often offer non-invasive and minimally invasive therapies that have the dual purpose of providing pain relief and <\/em>addressing the underlying cause of TMJ disorder. They might recommend:<\/p>\n\n\n\n