TMJ and jaw pain Physiotherapy
Evidence based TMJ Physiotherapy to restore comfortable and confident jaw movement
Understanding TMJ dysfunction
Jaw pain, clicking or difficulty opening your mouth can make daily tasks uncomfortable. If you are experiencing these symptoms, physiotherapy may help restore comfortable and efficient jaw movement. At Active Health Riverina, our physiotherapists offer evidence based TMJ care from our Lewisham Avenue clinic in Wagga Wagga.
The temporomandibular joint connects your jawbone to your skull. It supports chewing, talking, smiling and yawning. When this joint or the surrounding muscles become irritated, tight or overloaded, you may experience pain or changes in movement.
Common symptoms include:
- Jaw or facial pain
- Clicking, popping or catching when you open your mouth
- Headaches or ear pain
- Stiffness when chewing or yawning
- Neck and shoulder tension
- Uneven jaw movement
TMJ dysfunction is common and can affect people of all ages. Early assessment helps prevent the issue becoming persistent or affecting nearby muscles and joints.
How Physiotherapy helps manage TMJ dysfunction
Physiotherapy is an effective treatment option for people experiencing TMJ pain or clicking. At Active Health Riverina, your care is guided by our evidence based clinical model and the Active Tool Kit. Treatment focuses on reducing pain, restoring healthy movement patterns and helping you return to confident daily function.
Your personalised treatment plan may include:
- Soft tissue release for tight jaw, neck and facial muscles
- Joint mobilisation to support smooth and comfortable opening
- Movement retraining to improve jaw alignment and reduce clicking
- Posture and awareness strategies to reduce strain on the head and neck
- Home exercises that help build long term improvement
Our approach helps you understand your symptoms, build confidence in your movement and progress through appropriate recovery phases.
When to see a Physiotherapist
TMJ physiotherapy may help if you:
- Have ongoing jaw pain or stiffness
- Notice clicking or uneven movement
- Wake with jaw tension or clenching
- Experience headaches linked to jaw muscle strain
- Feel discomfort when eating or talking
Our Practitioners with a special interest in TMJ and jaw pain
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