TMJ Physiotherapy for Jaw Pain

Pain, clicking, or stiff jaw? Could be TMJ dysfunction.

What is TMJ dysfunction?

The temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, connects the lower jaw to the skull and is responsible for opening and closing our mouth. Even though it's one of the smallest joints in the body, it's also a very common source of pain for many.

TMJ dysfunction occurs when the muscles and ligaments around your jaw joints become inflamed or irritated. The condition may be acute or chronic, and the resulting pain may be mild or severe. TMJ physical therapy can help alleviate pain and symptoms associated to TMJ dysfunction.

Symptoms of TMJ

Symptoms of TMJ can vary, and may consist of
  • Aches and pains
  • Clicking/popping when chewing, yawning, or opening and closing the mouth
  • Neck pain
  • Headaches or migraines
  • Ear pain and/or ringing (tinnitus)​
Woman opening her mouth
One sign of TMJ dysfunction is when your jaw deviates, or opens unevenly.

Treatment for TMJ jaw pain

TMJ physiotherapy, or physiotherapy for the jaw, is an extremely effective way to manage and eventually eliminate symptoms of TMJ. This is accomplished through TMJ physical therapy and various treatment techniques such as soft tissue manipulation, neck and jaw mobilizations, manual therapy, acupuncture, and tailored home exercises. 

Benefits

There are many benefits to TMJ physiotherapy, such as:
Reduce and eliminate jaw pain
​Reduce headaches, neck pain, etc
Eliminate clicking of jaw
Decrease clenching
Increase jaw opening
​Improve function

Who's it for?

TMJ Physiotherapy might be recommended for you if you are experiencing any of the following:
Jaw pain
​TMJ pain
Jaw clicking, popping, or stiffness
Locked jaw
Excessive clenching
​Jaw problems following dental surgery

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