Head, Neck, and Facial Pain Therapy
Tension Headaches/Migraines
Cervicogenic Headaches
TMJ Disorders
Neck Disorders
Post-concussion Care
Dizziness/Vertigo
Ear Symptoms
The head, neck, and jaw complex is an amazing system. Under normal conditions, the head is dynamically balanced on the cervical spine (neck), so your eyes can look to the horizon. The neck muscles, along with the vestibular system (eyes), work together to balance your head on a curve. This is known as cervical lordosis. Furthermore, the head-neck position influences the rest position and movement path of the mandible (jaw). Finally, the teeth become the final point of contact during functional activity, such as chewing.
Therefore, any imbalance in occlusion (teeth), temporomandibular joints (TMJ), cervical spine, vestibular system, and ocular system can upset the balance of the head, neck, and jaw complex. Imbalance occurs in a sudden trauma like car accidents or with microtrauma, such as poor posture. Repetitive overuse activities can also create imbalance, such as clenching and poor sitting posture at laptops. Some imbalance is congenital, or from birth, such as scoliosis, leg length discrepancy, and torticollis.
Imbalance of the head, neck, and jaw complex can lead to spinal mis-alignment, muscle trigger points, and nerve impingement, which leads to headaches, neck pain, facial pain, and dizziness.
Highly skilled therapists at Sternen Physical Therapy work closely with internists, dentists, headache neurologists, and ENTs, to restore balance to your head, neck, and jaw complex.
Identify misalignment in spinal curves and areas of musculoskeletal imbalance.
Cervical range of motion, muscle testing, and joint palpation of the spine to determine if nerve impingement, disc pathology and facet restrictions contribute to your pain.
Identify muscle trigger points that reproduce your pain referral patterns.
Temporomandibular (TMJ) range of motion and palpation to identify a TMJ disorder
Basic screening to check for occlusal imbalance and signs of clenching and grinding that may perpetuate your pain.
Baseline vestibular testing to identify if a dysfunction contributes to your symptoms.
MANUAL THERAPY
A variety of hands on techniques are used to release restrictions in the body's fascia, surrounding musculature, and joints.
MODALITIES
Physical therapy modalities are used to decrease inflammation, reduce pain, and promote healing of involved tissues
EXERCISE
A specific exercise program is designed for you to restore the balance to your body and promote improved function.
Sternen Physical Therapy is recognized in the Cleveland area for specialized care of patients suffering from headaches, neck pain, and TMJ disorders. Put your rehabilitation in the hands of our talented therapists who have a confident understanding of the amazing head, neck, and jaw complex.
Take the first step. Contact us today for an appointment.
Most major insurances accepted.
Call 216.682.0413
Email - sternenpt@hotmail.com
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