Dr. Josee Lessard-Homza, DC is a chiropractor in Harrisburg, PA specializing in chiropractic. She graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1989 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Josee Lessard-Homza, DC is affiliated with Homza Chiropractic Wellness & Rehab.
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ)
TMJ stands for the temporomandibular joint, the little round joint that lies in front of the ear between the temporal bone ( the cheek bone) and the mandible (the lower jaw.) Often people use the acronym 'TMJ' to refer to temporomandibular joint dysfunction or disorder - that is, pain and stiffness in this joint and the muscles around it.
TMJ can cause a wide variety of symptoms related to the movement of the jaw. They can include earaches, headaches, an inability to open the mouth very far, painful clicking or popping noises when chewing or talking, and stiffness or pain in the jaw, face, or neck. Sometimes TMJ symptoms seem to go in cycles, getting better or going away for a while only to come back again. Symptoms can be mild and not very bothersome, or so persistent and painful as to be almost debilitating.
There can be many potential causes of TMJ. An injury or trauma to the jaw, arthritis, or grinding the teeth can all contribute to TMJ. The temporomandibular joint contains a small disc of cartilage that allows it to move smoothly, and this disc can become dislocated or torn. Sometimes the cause is unknown. There are no standard tests for TMJ, and it can be difficult to diagnose and treat.
Mild cases of TMJ may benefit from self-care such as eating soft foods, practicing stress management techniques, and applying ice packs to the jaw. NSAIDS, such as ibuprofen, can be purchased without a prescription and work to reduce pain and inflammation. Some dentists and occupational therapists can suggest stretching techniques for the jaw which may help relieve stiffness. More serious cases may require a form of splinting called a stabilization splint or bite plate, which helps reduce pressure on the joint. Extreme cases may benefit from arthroscopic surgery on the joint.
The top procedures that Dr. Josee Lessard-Homza, DC treated as a chiropractor in Harrisburg, PA during 2014 were manual therapy, complementary or alternative therapy and spinal procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Josee Lessard-Homza, DC for Medicare patients.
| complementary or alternative therapy | 32 |
|---|---|
| manual therapy | 32 |
| spinal procedures | 32 |
The top procedures that Dr. Josee Lessard-Homza, DC treated as a chiropractor in Harrisburg, PA during 2015 were manual therapy, complementary or alternative therapy and spinal procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Josee Lessard-Homza, DC for Medicare patients.
| complementary or alternative therapy | 134 |
|---|---|
| manual therapy | 134 |
| spinal procedures | 134 |
| Hypertension | |
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| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Josee Lessard-Homza, DC treated as a chiropractor in Harrisburg, PA during 2016 were manual therapy, complementary or alternative therapy and spinal procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Josee Lessard-Homza, DC for Medicare patients.
| complementary or alternative therapy | 103 |
|---|---|
| manual therapy | 103 |
| spinal procedures | 103 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Josee Lessard-Homza, DC.
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| Hypertension | |
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| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Josee Lessard-Homza, DC treated as a chiropractor in Harrisburg, PA during 2017 were manual therapy, complementary or alternative therapy and spinal procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Josee Lessard-Homza, DC for Medicare patients.
| complementary or alternative therapy | 82 |
|---|---|
| manual therapy | 82 |
| spinal procedures | 82 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Josee Lessard-Homza, DC treated as a chiropractor in Harrisburg, PA during 2018 were manual therapy, complementary or alternative therapy and spinal procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Josee Lessard-Homza, DC for Medicare patients.
| complementary or alternative therapy | 39 |
|---|---|
| manual therapy | 39 |
| spinal procedures | 39 |
The top procedures that Dr. Josee Lessard-Homza, DC treated as a chiropractor in Harrisburg, PA during 2019 were manual therapy, complementary or alternative therapy and spinal procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Josee Lessard-Homza, DC for Medicare patients.
| complementary or alternative therapy | 31 |
|---|---|
| manual therapy | 31 |
| spinal procedures | 31 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Josee Lessard-Homza, DC.
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
The top procedures that Dr. Josee Lessard-Homza, DC treated as a chiropractor in Harrisburg, PA during 2021 were manual therapy, complementary or alternative therapy and spinal procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Josee Lessard-Homza, DC for Medicare patients.
| complementary or alternative therapy | 92 |
|---|---|
| manual therapy | 92 |
| spinal procedures | 92 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Josee Lessard-Homza, DC for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Josee Lessard-Homza, DC treated as a chiropractor in Harrisburg, PA were manual therapy, complementary or alternative therapy and spinal procedures.
| complementary or alternative therapy | 73 |
|---|---|
| manual therapy | 73 |
| spinal procedures | 73 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Josee Lessard-Homza, DC.
| Black / African American | |
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| Asian / Pacific Islander | |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
| Hispanic | |
| Native American / Alaskan Native | |
| Other |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Josee Lessard-Homza, DC treated were hypertension and high cholesterol.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoporosis | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Atrial Fibrillation | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Dr. Josee Lessard-Homza, DC graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1989. She has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: Palmer College of Chiropractic (1989)
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
Dr. Josee Lessard-Homza, DC appears to accept the following insurance providers: AmeriHealth, Highmark Blue Shield, Keystone Healthplan, Health Assurance/America and Medicare/Senior Blue HMO.
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Dr. Josee Lessard-Homza specializes in chiropractic and practices in Harrisburg, PA. Her areas of expertise include flexion-distraction, temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), and activator methods. Dr. Lessard-Homza appears to accept Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Highmark, and AmeriHealth insurance.
