TMJ Physical Therapy

TMJ Physical Therapy 100+ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reviews on Google and Yelp!
•98.1% success rate with over 240 TMJ patients experiencing severe jaw pain with life changing results.

12/28/2025

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The disc in your is made of collagenous material that can lose viscosity and become dry overtime from poor chewing habits. This is something that can begin from a very young age due to the development of your teeth and joints and muscles.

Fast-forward a few decades of life, stress and repetitive motions start to wear away. Will you correct the posture of the jaw and couple that with correcting the posture of your body you start to allow the space that is supposed to be there to accumulate once again.

The corrections needed to be done, can be safely and effectively performed with a physical therapist that will treat you through a scope of physical therapy called neuromuscular reeducation.

This new ones approach takes into consideration who you are what your dynamics of movement are, and the proportions of your body to facilitate return to a more congruent state of being

TMJ PHYSICAL THERAPY is located at 140 E. Hanover Ave., Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
We’re accepting new patients and we’ve made minor changes on the way for price point to make it more affordable for all patients

If you’ve been following and wanting to treat or have reached out in the past, feel free to do so once again an inquiry about a new pricing.

12/24/2025

Winter gotcha stuffy ?
If you have minis and any type
then you have a solution.
First, you just need to figure out how to use the percussion device so that you don’t hurt yourself or damage your skin . Less is more! 🧠 ⭐️

I recommend that you just barely touch your face with the Thera gun while it’s on. Try touching your nose with it. The most important thing is, they don’t push too hard and you don’t hit a bony prominence. Be careful with your nose 👃

You just need to do this for about 30 seconds and then
immediately after that say hey Siri drive to TMJ PHYSICAL THERAPY in and check how far your drive is 🗺️ 🚗

12/23/2025

🧠 THE PAIN LOOP & YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM
Pain isn’t just a sensation ➡️it’s a cycle.

Jaw tension, headaches, and earaches can lock your brain into a loop where even slight stress triggers a full pain spiral. Neuroscience shows that repeated pain literally rewires your brain to expect and amplify discomfort.

But here’s the hope: your brain can also rewire itself OUT of pain. Inspired by Norman Doidge’s “The Brain’s Way of Healing,” here’s a 3-step visualization practice to help break the cycle:

1️⃣ AWARENESS WITHOUT FEAR
Gently bring your attention to the area of pain ➡️your jaw, temples, or ears. Instead of resisting, simply notice it with curiosity, not alarm. This calms the amygdala (your brain’s fear center) and reduces the “danger” signal fueling the pain loop.

2️⃣ VISUALIZE THE RELEASE
Close your eyes and imagine the pain as a color or shape. Now picture it softening, dissolving, or flowing gently away. See the muscles around your jaw and skull relaxing, warmth spreading, and space opening where there was tension. Your brain’s neuroplasticity responds to vivid mental imagery
➡️it begins to create new, pain-free pathways.

3️⃣ REWIRE WITH REPETITION
Practice this visualization daily, even for just a few minutes. Consistency teaches your nervous system a new default: safety instead of alert, ease instead of ache. Over time, you’re not just coping➡️you’re literally reshaping your brain’s response to pain triggers.

You are not stuck in the loop for good. Your mind holds a powerful key to healing 💫

I’m Dr T, a physical therapist specializing in posture and jaw pain located in

12/19/2025

Ever feel a muscle twitch when you’re working out hard? 🏋️‍♂️
That’s your nerves and muscles having a little “miscommunication”! When a muscle gets super tired, the tiny wires (nerves) that tell it what to do can get a little scrambled, causing a twitch.

It’s like your muscles are saying, “We’re confused!” 😵‍💫😵‍💫

Now, imagine retraining a muscle that’s been injured or isn’t working right. That’s !

In this video, our patient is working hard to reteach his tongue how to lift high…like trying to touch his nose with his tongue! 👅 The tongue is actually a super strong muscle, but after certain issues, the brain’s “wiring” to it can get weak.

Why does he use his fingers to hold his jaw still? 🤔
It’s like putting training wheels on a bike! By stabilizing his jaw, he can focus ALL his brain’s energy (“neural drive”) on just one thing: lifting that tongue. This helps rebuild the brain-to-muscle connection stronger and smarter.

At our clinic, we specialize in retraining muscles
whether it’s for TMJ, the tongue, face, or jaw
helping people regain control, strength, and confidence. 💙

Your body is amazing, and with the right guidance, it can relearn incredible things!

I’m Dr T. I I’m here to help you communicate your feelings to your body through the scope of physical therapy called neuromuscular reeducation.

Nice drive hard to give you a safe environment where you don’t feel judged or left out. I’m here for you.
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#07927

12/16/2025

Knowing about the aMCC turns abstract concepts like “discipline” and “willpower” into a tangible, biological process.

The next time you face something difficult and feel that internal resistance, you can literally think:

“This is my aMCC firing. Engaging with this is how I strengthen it. This struggle is the signal of growth.”

-Dr T

12/12/2025

Your tongue is not just for talking and tasting—it’s a central piece of your musculoskeletal system, and it can be a silent driver of jaw pain, neck tension, and even shoulder issues.

Let’s talk anatomy:

The tongue is an incredibly complex structure composed of intrinsic muscles (which shape the tongue itself) and extrinsic muscles that attach it to:

· The jaw (mandible)
· The hyoid bone (the floating bone in your throat)
· The skull (styloid process)

But the connection doesn’t stop at your throat. This muscular and fascial chain extends all the way down to your shoulders and scapula (shoulder blade).

12/12/2025

A Crucial Disclaimer:
⚠️ This technique is NOT for everyone.
It can be contraindicated and potentially harmful if you have:

· Hypermobility or instability in the neck.
· Known disc issues or spinal stenosis.
· Certain conditions like rheumatoid arthritis affecting the spine.
· It should never cause sharp pain, numbness, or tingling down the arms.

How We Use It in Clinical Practice:
This is not a one-size-fits-all exercise you find online. As a TMJ specialist, my role in our one-on-one clinical sessions is to:

1. Assess First: I perform a thorough evaluation of your cervical spine posture, mobility, and stability.
2. Determine Suitability: I assess if this technique is appropriate and safe for your specific anatomy and condition.
3. Educate & Guide: I teach you the precise setup—the correct towel thickness, placement, and duration—for your body.
4. Integrate Treatment: This technique is just one component of a comprehensive plan that may include manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, and specific exercises to restore harmony between your neck, jaw, and posture.

The Bottom Line:
True healing happens when we see the body as a connected whole. Your jaw doesn’t live in isolation. By addressing the root causes, including upper cervical function, we aim for lasting relief, not just temporary symptom management.

👉 If you’re struggling with complex TMJ or neck-related pain, working with a specialist who understands these intricate connections is key. Let’s address the cause, together.

12/09/2025

That pain that stops you mid-workout? The one that makes you skip a set because your jaw is tight, your neck won’t turn, or a headache is coming on… You don’t have to “just deal with it.”

I work with active, driven people who are tired of pain limiting their performance and their life.

What you see here is real, one-on-one treatment.

This fitness-focused patient came in with severe pain and couldn’t rotate their head. Within 24 hours, they’d regained about 90% of their motion.

My approach is built on partnership, not a quick fix. In my clinic, you get:
✅ My full, one-on-one attention for your entire session—no being handed off.
✅ Clear education on why this is happening. We connect your jaw, neck, and the movements in your workout.
✅ A personalized plan to find relief and show you how to move with more strength and confidence.

Think of me as your movement guide. I’m here to help you understand your body so you can get back to your routine both pain-free and empowered.

Individual results vary, but my commitment to your care does not. Want to see more? Browse the videos and reviews here to see real people regaining their active lifestyle.

Ready to train without TMJ or neck pain holding you back?
👉 Link in bio to book your one-on-one consultation.

Serving Cedar Knolls, Morristown, and all of Morris County, NJ.

12/06/2025

Your face holds tension. Your jaw holds stress. And sometimes, your lymphatic fluid needs a gentle road map to move.

As a TMJ specialist & physical therapist, I don’t just treat joints—I help mobilize your body’s fluid highway. Using vibrations, specialized foam rollers, and percussion, I create intentional tensions and levers against your tensions.

It’s not about the tool. It’s about the strategy. This is body mechanics… and I’m here to be your body’s mechanic.

Ready to release tension, drain fluid, and find relief from jaw-related pain and headaches?

Let’s work together.

📍 Serving Cedar Knolls, Wayne, and all of Morris County, NJ.

12/03/2025

Stop treating the ache. Start solving the puzzle.

Your headaches aren’t random. That stiffness in your neck? It’s a signal. Often, the root lies in a silent conversation between your jaw (TMJ) and your spine that’s gone wrong.

We help you decode your body’s messages. You’ll leave every session not just with treatment, but with clarity. Understanding your “why” is the first, most powerful step toward lasting relief. If you want to be an active partner in your healing, not a passive patient, you’ve found your place.

Did you know your skin can sound an alarm? Those horizontal creases across the front of your neck? While not always a cause for panic, emerging research links them to prolonged forward head posture—a posture that strains your spine, tightens muscles, and can trigger those very headaches. Think of them as your body’s subtle “check engine” light, hinting at underlying stress on your cervical spine. We can help you address the cause.

The best proof is in the stories of those who’ve walked this path. Swipe through our highlights or tap the link below to read real reviews from people who came to us feeling stuck.

Ready to connect the dots? Let’s get started.

🔗 Link in bio to book a clarity call and read our patient stories.

12/03/2025

🌟 Unlocking Your Body’s Blueprint: Neuro Re-Education 🌟

Ever feel like your pain has a mind of its own? 🧠✨ It might—because your nervous system has learned patterns that no longer serve you.

Neuro re-education isn’t about stretching harder or forcing alignment. It’s about retraining the conversation between your brain and your body. When we change the signal, we change the structure.

👉 JAW → Clenching? TMJ? It’s often a nervous system response, not just a tight muscle.
👉 NECK & SCAPULA → Forward head posture and winged scapulas are often neural coordination issues, not just “weakness.”
👉 PELVIS → Tilt and instability can stem from faulty movement maps in the brain, not just imbalance.

This is where true change happens: not just at the site of pain, but in the software that controls the hardware.

Ready to rewrite your body’s story? 🔄

Drop a 💬 if you’ve tried neural retraining or tag someone who needs to hear this!

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12/02/2025

Ever had neck pain that just won’t quit, or jaw tension that feels locked in? 🔐 It might not be just a “tight muscle.”

Meet the TRIGEMINAL NERVE—your cranial nerve superstar for facial sensation and chewing. But here’s the kick: it’s deeply connected to your upper cervical spine (your neck!).

When your posture is off—think forward head, rounded shoulders—it can irritate the nerves and joints at the top of your neck, which can refer pain into your jaw, face, and even cause headaches.

And let’s talk about your TONGUE! 👅
A tongue that rests low and forward in the mouth (instead of up against the roof) can contribute to:
➡️ Poor head/neck alignment
➡️ Overworked jaw muscles (TMJ issues)
➡️ Altered breathing patterns

It’s all connected! The way you hold your body and your tongue can either calm or irritate your nervous system.

Want to learn more about the posture-pain connection? Drop a 💬 or tag someone who needs to see this!

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140 E Hanover Avenue
Cedar Knolls, NJ
07927

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Monday 11am - 7pm
Tuesday 11am - 3pm
Wednesday 11am - 7pm
Thursday 11am - 3pm
Friday 2:30pm - 7pm

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