Articles on Mouth and Neck Disorders
Below are some articles that were published in "The Physical Therapy Times", a publication of Physical Therapy at Briarcliff & Jefferson Valley P.C. If you are interested in receiving our newsletter directly by e-mail, please contact us.




 
TMJ Dysfunction
Understanding Stress and TMJ Dysfunction
One condition that is commonly associated with un-managed or increased stress is temporal mandibular joint dysfunction, or "TMJ Dysfunction."






 
Vestibular Disorders
Balance Disorders
Balance is a state of body equilibrium or stability. We often take for granted how dependent we are on a healthy balance system. When the system breaks down, however, patients will describe symptoms such as dizziness, vertigo, lightheadedness, or motion sickness.






 
What Can I Do About My Headache
How Physical Therapy May Help
Headaches, which stem from the neck, may be due to muscles, nerves, vascular structures, discs, or even from the bones themselves.





 
Double Crush Syndrome
Nerve Compression
Double crush syndrome refers to a diagnosis of a compressed or trapped nerve in one area (e.g. the carpal tunnel in the wrist or Guyon's tunnel in the elbow), with a second entrapment in another location (e.g. the neck or shoulder), with both entrapments contributing to symptoms.