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FISIOTERAPIA
It is the medical specialism dedicated to the prevention, assessment and treatment of injuries and movement disorders. Through manual techniques, therapeutic exercise and physical therapies, it helps to relieve pain, restore function and improve people’s quality of life.
What issues deal with?
A physiotherapist specialising in this area can help you with:
- Musculoskeletal pain: Relief from pain in muscles, joints and tendons caused by overexertion, injury or poor posture
- Sports injuries: Functional recovery following sprains, strains, fractures or any other sports-related injury.
- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders: Treatment of jaw pain, clicking, bruxism and limited mouth opening.
- Neck and upper back pain: Treatment of tension, muscle spasms and postural problems affecting the neck and upper back.
- Lower back pain and sciatica: Relief from lower back pain, radiating to the legs or buttocks, through manual techniques and therapeutic exercises
- Post-surgical recovery: Rehabilitation following orthopaedic or dental surgery, to restore mobility, strength and function.
- Postural problems: Correction of poor posture that causes pain, muscle tension or joint strain.
- Neuromuscular disorders: Improving mobility, coordination and strength in patients with neurological or degenerative conditions.
What techniques does a physiotherapist use?
- Manual therapy: A set of techniques performed by a physiotherapist using their hands to relieve pain, improve joint mobility and restore normal muscle function.
- Therapeutic Exercises: Exercises tailored to each patient to help them regain strength, mobility, control and functionality.
- Postural Education and Advice: Personalised guidance to address poor posture, ergonomics and self-care.
- Dry needling: A highly effective technique for releasing ‘trigger points’ (tension knots) in the muscles, which are a common cause of referred pain.
The Relationship with Dentistry
It is crucial to understand that TMJ physiotherapy does not replace the dentist, but works in partnership with them. It is a multidisciplinary approach:
- The dentist is responsible for making the primary diagnosis, checking the bite and, if necessary, recommending the use of a bite splint (a custom-made rigid resin device worn at night to protect the teeth and relax the muscles).
- The specialist physiotherapist is responsible for treating muscle and joint issues, re-educating movement patterns and relieving pain.
TMJ Services
Cranio-mandibular Dysfunction (TMJ) Unit
- La Articulación Temporomandibular (ATM) es la que une la mandíbula con el cráneo y nos permite hablar y masticar. Cuando esta falla, genera dolor y limitaciones que afectan a tu calidad de vida.
- Nuestro servicio de Fisioterapia especializada en ATM se centra en restaurar la función normal de la mandíbula y aliviar el dolor orofacial. Trabajamos de forma coordinada con el equipo de odontología para ofrecer una solución integral, tratando no solo los dientes, sino toda la musculatura y articulaciones implicadas.
What topics do we cover in this unit?
- TMJ dysfunction and orofacial pain: Clicking or locking of the jaw joint and pain.
- Bruxism: Grinding or clenching of the teeth (usually at night).
- Limited mouth opening: When you are unable to open your mouth properly.
- Muscular Headaches and Migraines: Many tension headaches are directly linked to tension in the jaw and neck muscles.
- After-effects of trauma or surgery: Such as following a complicated wisdom tooth extraction, orthognathic surgery or whiplash that has affected the jaw.
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