Physical therapy (PT) helps people build the strength, balance, and mobility they need for daily life. At Kentucky Therapy Solutions, our physical therapists provide play-based, family-centered care for children and personalized treatment for adults. TMJ and jaw function are a specialty of ours. With locations in Lexington and Georgetown, we serve families across Central Kentucky.

TMJ Support for Children and Adults

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects the jaw to the skull, and problems with it can affect eating, speaking, sleeping, and comfort. We may see clients with:

• Jaw pain, clicking, popping, or locking
• Difficulty opening the mouth fully or chewing comfortably
• Jaw clenching or teeth grinding
• Headaches, ear pain, or neck and shoulder tension
• Jaw changes after an injury, orthodontic treatment, or dental work

Treatment may include hands-on techniques, targeted exercises, posture and movement training, and low-level laser therapy (LLLT), a gentle, painless treatment that uses light to support tissue healing and help reduce pain and inflammation. We often coordinate with our myofunctional therapy team when jaw function and tongue and mouth habits are connected.

What else we treat in children

• Infant motor development: Support for babies who are slow to roll, sit, crawl, or pull to stand, and guidance on tummy time and positioning.
• Torticollis and head shape concerns: Help for infants who favor turning or tilting their head one way, or who have a flat spot on the head.
• Delayed walking and motor milestones: Support for toddlers who aren’t yet walking, or who seem unsteady or clumsy.
• Toe walking: Evaluation and treatment for children who walk on their toes.
• Low muscle tone and weakness: Strengthening and support for children who tire quickly or have trouble with movement.
• Balance and coordination: Help for children who fall often, avoid playground activities, or struggle with jumping, hopping, and riding a bike.
• Developmental conditions: Support for children with conditions such as Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, or other diagnoses that affect movement.
• Post-injury and orthopedic recovery: Strengthening and rehab for children after injuries, fractures, or surgery.