Jaw Joint (TMJ) Physiotherapy
A holistic approach based on manual therapy and exercise for jaw pain, clicking, locking and limited mouth opening.
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The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the paired joint just in front of the ears that lets us chew, speak and swallow. Problems affecting this joint and the muscles around it can show up as pain, joint noises and restricted movement.
The jaw joint is not assessed on its own; it is looked at together with the neck, posture, breathing and the nervous system. After the assessment, a personalised manual therapy and exercise programme is created.
Who is it for?
- People with jaw pain when chewing, yawning or speaking
- People with clicking, popping or grinding noises in the jaw joint
- People who struggle to open their mouth or whose jaw locks
- People who clench or grind their teeth (bruxism)
- People with head, neck or facial pain alongside a jaw problem
Our approach
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Detailed assessment
Medical history, daily habits, postural observation, palpation and jaw movement analysis.
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Manual therapy
Joint, muscle and tendon techniques for the jaw joint and the neck.
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Myofascial and fascial techniques
For the chewing muscles, the suprahyoid–infrahyoid region and the whole head and neck.
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Neuromuscular exercises
Exercises to regulate jaw movement and posture that you can also do at home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does physiotherapy help with jaw joint problems?
Research shows that combining manual therapy with therapeutic exercise is the most widely used and most effective conservative approach for reducing pain and improving mouth opening in jaw joint disorders.
How many sessions will I need?
The number of sessions depends on how long you have had the complaint, how severe it is and how consistently you do the exercises. A personal plan is made after the first assessment.
Do I also need to see my dentist?
For jaw joint problems, dentists and physiotherapists are encouraged to work together. Your dentist's assessment is important for bite (occlusion) or tooth-related problems.
The information on this page is for general purposes only; please consult a healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment.