A frequently asked question at North 49 is: *“How many physio treatments will I need to see improvement for my headaches, back pain, foot pain, etc.?” While we can’t provide a one-size-fits-all...
TMJ / TMD Temporomandibular Jaw Pain Articles
Hurt vs Harm: A Guide to Pain in Soft Tissue Injuries
When our patients first visit us at North 49, they often don't understand the difference between hurt vs harm. Many believe that all pain is bad, which isn't always true. This misconception usually...
Three Benefits of Dry Needling: A Minimally Invasive Path to Pain Relief
If you’ve been suffering from muscle pain, stiffness, or limited mobility, you’re not alone. Many people seek relief and one increasingly popular treatment option is dry needling. In this blog,...
Clenching: Unveiling the Impact on Your Teeth and Jaw
In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's common for people to find outlets for their stress and tension. Unfortunately, some individuals unknowingly channel their stress into a harmful habit –...
Ringing of the Ears – Can Physiotherapy Help?
Ringing in the ears, commonly known as tinnitus, is a sensation many of us have experienced at some point. It's that persistent sound – a buzz, hum, or ringing – that seems to originate from within...
Causes of Jaw Pain – Temporomandibular Therapy
There are many potential causes of jaw pain, and disorders of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), as well as overuse of the muscles around the jaw are common reasons people feel pain in the jaw area....
What Is Trismus? How is it treated?
At North 49 we recently saw a patient referred to the clinic with the diagnosis of trismus. Unfortunately, she had been living with it since having a tooth removed over a year prior. To make matters...
Tinnitus What Can I Do?
Are Your Ears Still Ringing in the New Year? You May Have Tinnitus What is Tinnitus? It is the hearing of sound when no external sound is present. With some people it is always there. With others it...
TMJ and Clenching
Do you complain of jaw or ear pain, ear fullness, or headaches? If you do you may be dealing with TMJ (short for temporomandibular joint), which is a common term indicating a problem coming from the...