Jaw pain can affect much more than your jaw. It can make chewing uncomfortable, cause facial tension, contribute to headaches, and leave your jaw feeling stiff, tight, or difficult to open.
At The Headache Clinic, we provide expert assessment and treatment for TMJ dysfunction, more accurately called TMD or temporomandibular disorder.
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the joint that connects your jaw to your skull. When this joint, and the muscles around it, are not working properly, it can lead to TMD.
Many people say they “have TMJ”, but TMJ is actually the name of the joint. TMD is the condition that causes pain and dysfunction in this area.
TMD can cause a range of symptoms, including:
TMD often develops from a combination of factors, rather than one single cause. These may include:
Because the jaw, head and neck work so closely together, jaw dysfunction can often contribute to headaches and ongoing facial tension.
At The Headache Clinic, we take an expert hands-on physiotherapy approach to treating TMD.
We look beyond the jaw alone to identify the real driver of your symptoms. Treatment may involve:
Our goal is to reduce pain, restore normal movement, and help you return to comfortable day-to-day function.
It may be time to book an assessment if you have:
If you are struggling with jaw pain, clenching, grinding or headaches, we are here to help.
Book an assessment with The Headache Clinic to find out what is driving your symptoms and start targeted treatment for lasting relief.
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