Do you clench or grind your teeth? Have you experienced bruxism? You are not alone. As much as 31 percent of the American population has dealt with the effects of bruxism.(1) For those of you that have sought treatment, you have likely ended up frustrated due to that lack of options available. In brief, the […]
Application of EMG Biofeedback for Back Pain
Low back pain is a common issue with up to 80 percent of Americans being affected by it at some point in their lives. Opinions (and even research) on what is the best form of treatment for back pain varies slightly with different disciplines. However, in the case of pain, there is likely some […]
How EMG Biofeedback and PT May Help TMJ
Temporomandibular dysfunction is more commonly known as TMD or TMJ. This sometimes debilitating condition is associated with: Jaw pain Pain around the ears Facial pain Headaches Difficulty chewing Clicking or popping in the jaw with movement TMD has been said to affect 5-12% of the population. However, my professional experience as a practicing physical therapist has […]
How EMG Biofeedback Can Combat Poor Sitting Posture
Sitting has become an unfortunately large part of everyday life. From school to work and even leisure activities, we are often “taking a seat”. As we sit for longer periods of time, we fall into predictable patterns of muscular tightness, muscular lengthening, and even postural deformities. These patterns lead to dysfunctional movement, pain and discomfort, […]