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Tempromandibular Disorders (TMD)/ TMJ Program

Westwood Physical Therapy’s effective approach to TMJ treatment was first established and developed by Joan Schmidt, P.T. while affiliated with the UCLA TMJ clinic in the early 1980s. All of our treating physical therapists are trained personally by Joan.

TMJ disorder rarely has a single cause and often involves multiple symptoms:

Our therapy for TMJ treatment can reduce inflammation, restore function and promote repair and regeneration of injured tissue. Exercises are important to maintain normal muscle function and comfort, increase muscle strength, develop normal coordination and stabilize the joint.

Physical therapy treatment may include:

• Posture training focusing on the spine-head & jaw relationship

• Joint mobilization to improve range of motion and reduce disc displacement

• Pain management.

Patient education for self-care is strongly recognized and supported at Westwood Physical Therapy to prevent re-occurrence of injury. 

Westwood physical therapy treats patients from Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and the entire West Los Angeles community.