berlin-mitte • gendarmenmarkt
Easy to reach, bookable immediately
Französische Straße 24
10117 Berlin-Mitte
Phone
+49 30 754 394 470
termine@somana.com
Opening hours
Mon–Thu: 8-8 pm, Fri: 8–5pm
40 years of physiotherapy expertise
Evidence-based physiotherapy guidelines.
All insurance plans + self-pay
40 years of physiotherapy expertise
Evidence-based physiotherapy guidelines.
All insurance plans + self-pay
About CMD
What is Craniomandibular Dysfunction?
Craniomandibular Dysfunction — „CMD“ for short — describes a functional disorder in the interplay of the jaw joint, the chewing muscles, the teeth, and the adjacent structures such as the cervical spine and the shoulder and neck muscles. It often arises from a combination of factors: tooth grinding or clenching (bruxism), stress, postural habits, unfavourable bite relations, dental treatments, accidents, or sustained overload.
CMD Therapy is performed by physiotherapists with certified additional training. On the prescription, the treatment usually appears as „Manuelle Therapie“ (MT, Manual Therapy) or „Krankengymnastik“ (KG, general physiotherapy) with the corresponding diagnostic note.
Treatment goals
Goals of CMD Therapy
At Somana in Berlin Mitte, we pursue clear, measurable goals with every CMD treatment:
Pain reduction
Relieving jaw, facial, head, and neck pain associated with the functional disorder.
Improving jaw function
A larger and pain-free mouth opening, less clicking or grinding in the jaw joint, smoother movement.
Reducing muscular tension
Releasing tension in the chewing, neck, shoulder, and facial muscles through manual techniques and active exercises.
Improving posture
The cervical spine and the jaw are functionally closely connected — we therefore work on posture, mobility, and stability.
Education and self-management
You learn how to recognise triggers such as bruxism, stress, or postural habits, and how to counteract them actively in everyday life — with exercises, relaxation techniques, and conscious movement patterns.
Fit
Who is CMD Therapy Suitable For?
CMD Therapy is suitable for people of all ages with functional disorders of the masticatory system. At our practice in Berlin Mitte, we particularly often encounter the following complaints:
Jaw joint pain
when chewing, yawning, speaking, or at rest
Clicking, grinding, or locking of the jaw joint
with or without pain
Restricted mouth opening
for example less than three fingers wide between the front teeth
Bruxism
tooth grinding or clenching, often at night; frequently in combination with splint therapy
Tension headaches and migraine
particularly when associated with jaw or neck complaints
Neck and shoulder tension
e.g. atypical facial pain, complaints after dental procedures or orthodontic treatment
Steps
Course of a CMD session at Somana, Gendarmenmarkt
1
Initial Consultation and Assessment
2
Individual Treatment Plan
3
Active Treatment
4
Home Exercises and Education
session details
Duration and Frequency
The rules regarding treatment duration and frequency differ depending on the type of insurance. Please feel free to contact us if anything is unclear.
Statutory Insurance
Private Insurance
Duration
20 min (15 minutes is the standard set by the German remedies catalog). At Somana, we extend your first appointment free of charge to 30 minutes to ensure a thorough assessment. Many of our patients also extend their follow-up treatments to 30 minutes at their own cost.
Sessions
Usually 6 sessions per prescription
Frequency
1–2 times per week
Validity
Must begin within 28 calendar days of issue date
Long-term
Available for chronic conditions on doctor's prescription
Our physiotherapists
Offering CMD Therapy at Gendarmenmarkt
Health Insurances & Self Pay
Costs & Co-Payments
Statutory Insurance
CMD Therapy is covered by statutory health insurance. With a medical prescription (Heilmittelverordnung) — usually bearing the entry „MT“ or „KG“ together with the CMD diagnostic note — your health insurance covers the treatment costs. You only pay:
€10 prescription fee
one-time per prescription
10% of treatment costs
as the statutory co-payment
Private Insurance and Government Aid
Private health insurance and civil servant benefit schemes (Beihilfe) reimburse fully or partially depending on your contract and status. We’re happy to provide you with an individual fee overview in advance, so you can coordinate with your insurance provider. We bill according to the current fee schedule. A prescription is also required here.
Self-Pay
You can book appointments as a self-pay patient without a prescription. Feel free to contact us – we’ll provide transparent advice on the costs.
Welcome
How to find us
Französische Straße 24, 10117 Berlin
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 - 20:00 / Friday: 8:00 - 17:00
termine@somana.com
+49 30 754 394 470
Public transport
Our practice is located in central Berlin Mitte, just steps from Gendarmenmarkt. You can reach us in 5 minutes on foot from U-Bahn Station Unter den Linden (U6+U5), 7 minutes from Hausvogteiplatz (U2) and 10 minutes from Friedrichstraße (S+U).
By bike or car
Bike racks are right by the entrance, and parking garages on Mohrenstraße, Markgrafenstraße and Bebelplatz are within walking distance. At peak times, we recommend public transport.
When you arrive
Our practice is fully accessible. There is an elevator in the building – but it's rather slow, so taking the stairs is usually the faster option. If you need any assistance, just let us know in advance and we'll meet you at the entrance.
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