Cervico-maxillo-facial physiotherapy

Maxillo-facial physiotherapy at the heart of patient treatment

La physiotherapy maxillofacial is a specialised functional rehabilitation discipline that treats muscular, articular and nervous disorders of the face, jaw and neck region. This treatment is essential for patients suffering from headaches, migraines, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders or following maxillofacial surgery.

What is Maxillofacial physiotherapy?

It uses manual techniques and specific exercises to :

Relieves pain and muscle tension in the head and neck.
Improve jaw mobility.
Reduce the symptoms of TMJ dysfunction.
Speed up post-operative recovery.

Physiotherapists specialising in this field work in collaboration with doctors, neurologists, dental surgeons, orthodontists and ENT specialists to provide comprehensive care.

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Benefits for Patients

Patients benefit from:

A significant reduction in pain.
Improved quality of life.
Better masticatory function.
Optimised recovery after surgery.

Indications:

This therapy is recommended for :

TMJ disorders (blockages, pain, clicking).
Chronic muscular pain in the face and neck.
The aftermath of jaw surgery.
Swallowing and phonation disorders.
Bruxism (teeth grinding).
migraines and headaches.

A multidisciplinary approach

The physiotherapists specialising in maxillo-facial surgery work closely with various health professionals:

General practitioners and neurologiststo assess the origin of the pain and rule out neurological causes.
Dentists and orthodontiststo treat disorders related to the jaw and dental occlusion.
ENTfor swallowing, hearing or balance problems.
Maxillo-facial surgeonsto support and accelerate post-operative rehabilitation.

This coordination guarantees comprehensive care tailored to each patient and the complexity of their symptoms.

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Sophie Carlier

General, maxillofacial and vestibular physiotherapy

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Frequently asked questions about maxillo-facial physiotherapy

La maxillofacial physiotherapy is a functional rehabilitation speciality that treats pain and dysfunction of the jaw, face and neck. It relieves muscular tension, improves the mobility of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and facilitates recovery after maxillofacial surgery.

It is advisable to consult a doctor in the event of TMJ pain (clicking, blocking, difficulty opening or closing the mouth), of bruxism (teeth grinding), chronic migraines, tension in the neck and face, or after an accident. maxillo-facial or orthodontic surgery.

The maxillofacial physiotherapy allow :

Lastingly reduce muscle and joint pain.
Improve mastication, swallowing and phonation.
Relieves migraines and tension headaches.
Speeding up rehabilitation after maxillo-facial surgery.
Improve quality of life by reducing stress and tension linked to bruxism.

During the first session, the physiotherapist carries out a comprehensive review to identify the origin of pain or blockages. He then uses gentle manual techniques (massage, joint mobilisation, stretching) and offers specific exercises to be carried out at home. Each treatment is tailored to the patient's needs.

No, the techniques used in maxillofacial physiotherapy are generally painless. Some patients may feel a slight temporary sensitivity after the session, but this quickly disappears. The aim is always to relieve pain and restore comfort.

The number of sessions depends on the nature and severity of the problem. On average, an improvement is seen after a few sessions. For chronic disorders (bruxism, migraines, TMJ pain), regular follow-up may be recommended to prevent recurrences.

Le maxillo-facial physiotherapist works mainly under medical prescription, with an approach based on muscle and joint re-education, in addition to other medical care. L'osteopathThe bodyworker, on the other hand, takes a holistic approach to the whole body, with no compulsory prescription. The two disciplines can be complementary.