Specialising in effective assessment and treatment of facial pain, temporomandibular disorders (TMD/TMJ), headache and migraine, neck and shoulder pain
SERVICES
ABOUT FACES PHYSIOTHERAPY
Facial pain (including jaw joint /TMD/TMJ disorders), neck and shoulder pain, headaches and migraines are very common in today’s society, affectingapproximately 20% of the population. The level of the problem can vary from an annoyance to a debilitating pain that impacts greatly on daily life.
The cause of these disorders can vary greatly and is often multi-factorial including poor posture, clenching or grinding the teeth and even stress and anxiety.
Frequently people who suffer from facial pain disorders often have neck and shoulder problems and/or headaches and vise versa.
AREAS TREATED
Symptoms that About Faces Physiotherapy specialises in treating include:
• Pain, fatigue or stiffness in the face, neck
or shoulder girdle areas
• Pain in the face or jaw when opening the
mouth or eating
• Acute locking of the jaw (open or closed)
• Noises in the jaw when eating
• Earache (referred pain to the ear)
• Ringing, buzzing, or blocked ear sensations
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Headaches or migraines
Whiplash
Mid-back pain
TREATMENT
A variety of Physiotherapy techniques are used to treat these disorders, but About Faces Physiotherapy find that a combination of dry needle acupuncture, massage, manual therapy, postural correction and
functional stability exercises is the most effective way of managing most of these conditions.
About Faces Physiotherapy is part of a multidisciplinary team who specialise in treating these sometimes complex disorders. Occasionally referral to other members of the team, such as an Oral Surgeon, dentist, Breathing Works or a psychologist may be required in combination with
physiotherapy to achieve the best outcome.
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
BHSc (Physiotherapy), PGDHSc (Western Acupuncture), Master Health Practice (Hons) (Musculoskeleltal Physiotherapy), MNZSP, MNZCP, MANZAOP
Service Categories
Physiotherapy
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