TMJ & Jaw Pain: Complete Guide to Relief & Function
The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) is the most used joint in the body. Pain here is often linked to stress, clenching, or poor neck posture.
This guide explains our evidence-based approach to stopping the clicking, unlocking the jaw, and relieving tension headaches through specialized physiotherapy.
The 3 Pillars of Jaw Recovery
Jaw pain often comes from tight masticatory (chewing) muscles. We use specialized manual techniques to release tension inside and outside the mouth.
A stiff joint clicks and locks. We use gentle mobilization to restore the natural gliding motion of the jaw disc, reducing friction and noise.
The jaw is connected to the neck. Correcting "Forward Head Posture" is often the missing link to solving chronic TMJ pain permanently.
Stop the Clicking & Locking.
Ignoring TMJ symptoms can lead to dental wear, chronic migraines, and permanent joint damage. Early therapy restores natural movement.
Book Your AssessmentThe 5 Stages of Function Restoration
Proper Diagnosis
Clinical evaluation of jaw opening, clicking patterns, and muscle tenderness to find the root cause.
Customized Plan
A personalized treatment plan based on whether your issue is muscular, joint-related, or postural.
Manual Therapy
1-on-1 sessions using hands-on techniques to release tight jaw muscles and mobilize the joint.
Posture Fixes
Training you to hold your head and neck correctly to take pressure off the jaw joint.
Home Routine
Simple exercises to relax the jaw and prevent clenching during stressful days.
Common Causes of TMJ Pain
1. TMJ Dysfunction (TMD)
A general term for disorders affecting the jaw joint and muscles, often due to stress or misalignment.
SymptomsJaw pain, clicking or popping sounds, difficulty chewing, and limited mouth opening.
2. Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Pain originating from "trigger points" (knots) in the jaw or neck muscles that refer pain to the ear or head.
SymptomsDeep aching jaw pain, muscle stiffness, pain on chewing, and tension headaches.
3. Postural TMJ Syndrome
Forward head posture creates tension in the muscles under the chin, pulling the jaw backward and stressing the joint.
SymptomsJaw and neck pain combined, facial tension, and clicking sounds that worsen with desk work.
4. TMJ Arthritis
Degeneration (Osteoarthritis) or inflammation (Rheumatoid) of the jaw joint surfaces.
SymptomsJaw stiffness (especially in the morning), grating or crunching sound (crepitus), and joint tenderness.
Eat & Speak Without Pain.
You don't have to live with a painful or clicking jaw. With proper diagnosis and therapy, you can get long-lasting relief.
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