{"id":2004,"date":"2025-04-11T17:20:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T17:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/startertemplatecloud.com\/g55\/?p=2004"},"modified":"2025-07-21T15:05:22","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T15:05:22","slug":"kinesitherapie-maxillo-faciale-definition-bienfaits-et-pathologies-traitees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/en\/kinesitherapie-maxillo-faciale-definition-bienfaits-et-pathologies-traitees\/","title":{"rendered":"Maxillofacial physiotherapy: Definition, benefits and conditions treated"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>What is maxillofacial physiotherapy?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\">Maxillofacial physiotherapy is a specialised discipline designed to treat functional and painful disorders affecting the face, jaw and neck. This therapeutic approach is based on specific re-education techniques designed to restore mobility, improve posture and relieve pain associated with temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) or post-operative conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\">Many patients suffering from muscular tension, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders or pathologies affecting the muscular balance of the face can benefit from this treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/getty-images-61Z74XV90Xg-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2874\" style=\"width:469px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/getty-images-61Z74XV90Xg-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/getty-images-61Z74XV90Xg-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/getty-images-61Z74XV90Xg-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/getty-images-61Z74XV90Xg-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/getty-images-61Z74XV90Xg-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-3\"><strong>The main indications for maxillofacial physiotherapy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\">This speciality allows us to intervene in a number of disorders affecting the orofacial sphere, in particular :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5\"><strong>1. TMJ dysfunction and orofacial pain<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-6 wp-block-paragraph\">The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) plays a key role in chewing, swallowing and speaking. When it is affected, this can lead to :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-7\">From <strong>chronic pain<\/strong> of the jaw, face and temples,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-8\">From <strong>joint blockages<\/strong> limiting the opening or closing of the mouth,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-9\">From <strong>joint noises<\/strong> such as rattling or crackling,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-10\">A <strong>excessive tension of the masticatory muscles<\/strong> causing migraines and associated neck pain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-11\"><strong>2. Bruxism and stress-related disorders<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-12 wp-block-paragraph\">Bruxism, characterized by grinding or clenching of the teeth, is often linked to stress and can cause :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-13\">A <strong>premature wear of teeth<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-14\">Muscle and joint pain,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-15\">Cervical tension and headaches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-16 wp-block-paragraph\">Using relaxation and mobilisation exercises, maxillofacial physiotherapy helps to reduce this tension and restore optimum muscular balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-17\"><strong>3. Post-operative rehabilitation and trauma<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-18 wp-block-paragraph\">After surgery (complex dental extractions, orthognathic surgery, facial fractures), physiotherapy helps to :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-19\"><strong>Speed up recovery<\/strong> by promoting healing and reducing oedema,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-20\"><strong>Improve joint mobility<\/strong> and masticatory function,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-21\"><strong>Preventing scar adhesions<\/strong> and muscular compensations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-22\"><strong>4. Facial paralysis and neurological disorders<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-23 wp-block-paragraph\">Following damage to the facial nerve, maxillofacial physiotherapy can help with :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-24\">La <strong>recovery of muscle tone<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-25\">La <strong>restoration of facial expression<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-26\">Improved coordination of facial movements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-27 wp-block-paragraph\">Specific exercises are used to stimulate the affected muscles and improve facial symmetry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-28\"><strong>5. Swallowing disorders and oro-myofunctional rehabilitation<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-29 wp-block-paragraph\">Certain pathologies (neurological disorders, stroke sequelae, abnormalities in lingual posture) can disrupt swallowing and lead to the risk of a false route. Myofunctional re-education helps to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-30\">Improving language positioning,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-31\">Facilitate swallowing and nasal breathing,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-32\">Correct speech and phonation disorders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/getty-images-ItoFJmnJTXo-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2875\" style=\"width:559px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/getty-images-ItoFJmnJTXo-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/getty-images-ItoFJmnJTXo-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/getty-images-ItoFJmnJTXo-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/getty-images-ItoFJmnJTXo-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/getty-images-ItoFJmnJTXo-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-33\"><strong>Course of a maxillofacial physiotherapy session<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-34 wp-block-paragraph\">Maxillofacial physiotherapy treatment generally comprises several stages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-35\"><strong>Initial assessment<\/strong> Analysis of history, assessment of posture and muscular imbalances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-36\"><strong>Manual techniques<\/strong> Massages, joint mobilisation and stretching to release tension and restore joint function.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-37\"><strong>Active and postural exercises<\/strong> Muscular work, proprioception and functional rehabilitation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-38\"><strong>Personalised advice<\/strong> Postural hygiene, stress management and home exercises to maintain progress.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-39\"><strong>Why consult a maxillo-facial physiotherapist?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-40 wp-block-paragraph\">Maxillofacial physiotherapy offers a comprehensive, non-invasive approach to treating pain and dysfunction that is often poorly managed. It is aimed at anyone suffering from :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-41\">Pain or tension in the jaw and face,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-42\">Migraines and muscular headaches,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-43\">Post-operative functional limitations,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-44\">Neurological disorders affecting facial motor function,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-45\">Speech or swallowing problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-46 wp-block-paragraph\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/en\/kinesitherapie-maxilo-faciale\/\">care<\/a> Early treatment can improve quality of life and prevent long-term complications. If you have any of these symptoms, don't hesitate to consult a specialist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is maxillofacial physiotherapy? 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