Treating Craniofacial Pain
Craniofacial pain can play a huge role in stopping people from participating in day-to-day activities, special events, hobbies, and work duties. Physical therapy at Amberwell Atchison provides assessment identification of dysfunctions and offers means of treating to reduce the impact of pain.
How can craniofacial therapy help?
- Reduce pain
- Improve jaw opening and closing
- Posture education
- Reduce headaches
- Improve quality of life
Symptoms of Craniofacial Pain
- Facial pain
- Jaw clicking or popping
- Headaches
- Forward head posture
- Mouth breathing
- Facial asymmetry
- Difficulty eating
- Neck stiffness
- Tooth or ear pain
Frequently Asked Questions
How can craniofacial pain be treated in physical therapy?
Physical therapy uses a variety of techniques such manual therapy and therapeutic exercise. A customized treatment plan will be designed based on a patient’s individual needs to improve function and reduce pain.
Where in the facility will I receive treatment?
Patients are seen in the rehabilitation outpatient clinic at Amberwell Atchison.
How to Make a Craniofacial Therapy Appointment
Ask your primary care provider for a referral or for more information, call:
Amberwell Atchison: 913-360-5550
Amberwell Hiawatha: 785-742-6219
Amberwell Horton Clinic: 785-486-2468
