TMJ treatment
(temporomandibular joint)
Physiotherapy for jaw pain, clicking when opening the mouth and teeth grinding.
Jaw pain, clicking when opening the mouth, a feeling of locking and the effects of teeth grinding all have specific physiotherapy treatment. The temporomandibular joint moves more often than any other in the day, and is also one of the most overlooked.
What happens in the TMJ
Between the jaw condyle and the skull sits a disc that must glide in a coordinated way as you open and close. When that movement loses coordination, clicking appears; when the chewing muscles become overloaded, pain appears, often radiating to the ear, temple or neck.
The neck is always involved
Neck and jaw muscles work together. That is why we assess both areas: TMJ problems very often coexist with neck tension, and the associated headaches usually improve only when both are treated together.
What the treatment involves
We combine extra-oral and intra-oral manual therapy (with gloves, inside the mouth) to release the muscles and restore joint glide, techniques for trigger points in the masseter and temporalis, and simple jaw control exercises you can repeat at home.
Coordinated with your dentist
Where a splint or orthodontic treatment is in place, we coordinate with the professional managing it. Physiotherapy does not replace the splint: it works on the muscles and the joint so the splint can do its job better.
Frequently asked questions
Is intra-oral treatment uncomfortable?
I wear a night splint, is physiotherapy still useful?
How soon will I notice improvement?
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