Non-Surgical Orthopedics
TMJ
Serving the greater Phoenix Valley Area including Mesa, Tempe, Scottsdale, Maricopa County and beyond.
Dedicated to Medical Excellence for Over 15 Years.
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OVERVIEW
ABOUT TMJ
TMJ pain can sneak up on you. It might start with a small click near your ear or tightness when you chew. Then it lingers. Yawning feels stiff. The jaw aches. The neck starts to carry extra tension. Many people in East Mesa deal with this from stress, clenching, or sitting at a desk all day. At Get Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of East Mesa, AZ, we help calm irritated joints and ease sore muscles. We measure how wide your jaw opens, how it moves side to side, and how pain levels change over time.
BOOKING APPOINTMENTS
You can schedule online or give us a call. We keep the process simple. Before your first visit, we’ll tell you what to expect and how to prepare. This might include: wear comfortable clothes and bring a note about any recent dental work, medication, or mouth guards.
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Recovery depends on steady attention. Most people start with one or two visits each week. As pain fades and movement returns, appointments spread out. A typical plan lasts four to eight weeks, but every case is different. We track your results closely and adjust care based on how your body responds.
DIAGNOSE
EXAM & IMAGING
Your first session starts with listening. We’ll ask when the pain began, what sets it off, and how often it happens. We measure your jaw opening in millimeters and note any clicking or shifting. The exam includes your neck and shoulders since they often add to the strain.
TREATMENTS
CUSTOM TREATMENT PROGRAM
We start with hands-on work for the masseter, temporalis, and pterygoid muscles. Small joint movements help your jaw glide better and reduce stiffness. We’ll also show you how to use heat when tightness builds and how to rest your jaw between meals.
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Follow up sessions fine-tune your progress. We measure changes each visit and adapt as needed. Stretches move into strength and control work. Some visits focus on mobility, others on building endurance. We may include light chewing or talking drills to restore comfort during normal activity.
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At MODERN, we take tremendous pride in making our customers happy above and beyond their expectations. We invite you to read what a few of our customers have to say about their MODERN experience.
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Eric and his staff were awesome. I'm 71 years old and still very athletic. They did a fantastic job getting me back to the sports I love. I think they are the best physical therapy place in Phoenix
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Everyone is very knowledgeable and they explain what is going on and why you are doing particular exercises. I would recommend them!!
Allison H.
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These people are wonderful. I had A fall down some stairs and had trouble with movement in my right knee. Hey they did a complete evaluation and then came up with a plan that worked me hard enough for progress but didn’t leave me sore. I started being able to bend my knee 90 degrees and after five weeks we were at 115 degrees! I highly recommend their friendly knowledgeable staff.
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What Are You Experiencing?
You might not know what treatment you need, as most people don’t. What you do know is that something hurts. That’s enough for us to start. Fill out this quick form and just tell us how it feels. We’ll look it over and reach out to talk through what could be going on and what might help.
LOW HIGH
SEVERE PAIN
If your pain feels like too much to handle, please don’t wait around. Call 911 or get to the nearest hospital. Once the emergency part is taken care of, we’ll be here to help you with longer-term support.
MODERATE PAIN / DISCOMFORT
Maybe it’s not stopping you from getting through the day, but it’s always there feeling sharp, dull, or just plain annoying. Let us know what it feels like. We’ll work with you to figure out why it’s happening and how to make things easier.
MINOR PAINS & ACHES
A little soreness or stiffness might not sound like much, but it can still mess with your day. Those small aches are often your body’s way of saying something needs attention. Tell us what you’ve been noticing, and we’ll help keep it from turning into something worse.
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Answering Your Questions
What does TMJ therapy feel like?
It’s gentle and steady. You’ll feel light pressure as the muscles relax. It is possible that some mild soreness can happen during early sessions. This will fade as motion improves.
Can TMJ pain affect my sleep?
Jaw tension and clenching worsen at night for many people. Sleep can be more comfortable once the muscles relax and many patients notice fewer wake-ups and better rest.
What if my jaw clicks every time I chew?
Clicking often means the joint isn’t moving smoothly. Therapy helps realign motion and reduce strain. As the muscles balance out, the sound often fades.
How can I help myself between sessions?
Keep your teeth apart and your tongue resting on the roof of your mouth. Use warm compresses when tightness builds. Avoid hard foods, gum, and biting nails. Take short breaks to stretch and relax your neck during the day.
Will this help with headaches?
Yes. TMJ tension often spreads into the head and temples. As the jaw relaxes, headaches usually lessen or stop altogether.
"Our goal is to help you solve some of your most painful life experiences."
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What sets MODERN PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS MEDICINE apart is that our physical therapists and orthopedists utilize advanced imaging technology to enable them to SEE what they are doing. That means care is guided by what we can actually see, not guesswork.
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