Novamotion Physical Therapy

02/18/2026

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02/07/2026

Back in 2021, on February 7th, I woke up unable to open my mouth. This was preceded by about 9 months of intermittent locking (waking up unable to open, then being able to eventually manipulate it to open). This is called a Disc Displacement Without Reduction. While I was already signed up for a TMJ mini-residency course, I had not yet attended and felt so lost and helpless. Even as an orthopedic PT having practiced 16 years at that point, I hadn't remembered learning anything about this condition in school. I was luckily referred by my network of PT friends to a fabulous and knowledgeable TMJ PT, Michelle Finnegan (who now moonlights with us here at NVMPT on Saturdays!), who helped me navigate this weird world of TMJ dysfunction, and go from about 20 mm of mouth opening to 36 mm in a matter of weeks. PT treatment was so wildly successful for me and it changed my outlook on where I wanted my career to go. I decided shortly after I completed the residency that I wanted to treat TMJ Dysfunction, made Michelle my unofficial mentor (and friend!), and only 2 years later, I opened NVMPT---a specialty PT clinic that evaluates and treats TMJD , headaches, and orofacial pain. Two and a half years later, this little niche of my field continues to be rewarding for me to be able to help people who are scared and anxious about what is happening to their bodies when very few professionals out there understand the jaw joint. We are here to help you navigate this world and recover from your TMJD! (P.S. 5 years later, and I have 42 mm of mouth opening without any residual issues!)

02/06/2026

LINK: https://www.novamotionphysicaltherapy.com/blogs/the-jaw-ear-connection

02/06/2026

Ear pain, fullness, ringing… but your ENT says everything looks normal? 👂

The problem might not be your ears at all.

Our newest blog breaks down the connection between TMJ, jaw muscles, and ear symptoms—and why physical therapy can help when ear exams come back clear.

Read the full blog:

Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD) are a significant contributor to ear-related symptoms in ENT patients. The reported prevalence of ear symptoms, including fullness, tinnitus, muffled hearing, vertigo, and pain, ranges between 72-87% among individuals with TMD. You may have visited an ENT for

01/23/2026

Rescheduled due to winter storm

01/16/2026

01/15/2026

Yes, we're professionals. Yes, we have fun. And yes-your care comes first

01/08/2026

Come learn and grow with us!

12/10/2025

Thank you for the kind words!! We work as a team to make sure our patients get the best care possible.
Hearing that our hard work is making a difference and is truly appreciated means everything to us. 🩵

12/02/2025

✨ New Blog Alert: Holiday Edition! ✨
Let’s talk about something that definitely shouldn’t steal the joy from your holiday meals… a closed lock in the TMJ. 😬🍽️
If your jaw suddenly won’t open all the way, feels “stuck,” or makes chewing harder than it should be, you might be dealing with a closed lock — and the timing couldn’t be worse with all the delicious holiday food coming your way.
Our newest blog breaks down:
🔐 What a closed lock actually is
❓ Why it happens
🥘 How to keep it from ruining your holiday dinners

Whether you’re carving turkey, biting into cookies, or just trying to enjoy conversation without pain — we’ve got you covered.
👉 Read the full post now!
Your jaw (and your holiday plate) will thank you.





https://www.novamotionphysicaltherapy.com/blogs/what-is-a-closed-lock

11/07/2025

10/29/2025

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