Jaw, Neck and Headache Treatment
At Physio and Fitness Clinic, we specialise in treating TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders with a holistic and hands-on approach.
Georgia and Ebony, our expert myotherapists, are dedicated to helping you find relief from jaw pain, headaches, and other TMJ-related issues. With extensive training and a passion for restoring balance to the body, we use personalised techniques that target the root causes of discomfort, improving your overall well-being.
Whether you’re dealing with jaw clenching, muscle tension, or clicking sounds, Ebony and Georgia are here to guide you on your path to recovery.
Jaw, Neck and Headache Treatment
At Physio and Fitness Clinic, we specialise in treating TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders with a holistic and hands-on approach.
Georgia and Ebony, our expert myotherapists, are dedicated to helping you find relief from jaw pain, headaches, and other TMJ-related issues. With extensive training and a passion for restoring balance to the body, we use personalised techniques that target the root causes of discomfort, improving your overall well-being.
Whether you’re dealing with jaw clenching, muscle tension, or clicking sounds, Ebony and Georgia are here to guide you on your path to recovery.
What is the TMJ and why is it important?
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the joint connecting your jaw to your skull, located just in front of each ear. These joints play an important role in many everyday activities, including talking, chewing, yawning and even breathing.
When the TMJ isn’t moving or functioning correctly, it can lead to temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD). This can cause pain, stiffness, clicking or difficulty moving the jaw, making simple things like eating, speaking or even smiling uncomfortable.
Symptoms that stem from your TMJ can manifest in many ways, including but not limited to:
- Pain or discomfort around the jaw, face, head, ears, teeth, neck or shoulders
- Headaches or facial tension
- Jaw stiffness or reduced movement
- The jaw locking in an open or closed position
- Clicking, popping or grinding sounds when opening or closing the mouth
- Clenching or grinding of the teeth (bruxism)
- Symptoms that worsen during periods of stress or tension
- Changes in posture that may contribute to jaw and neck discomfort
What to expect when you go to a Myotherapy appointment at Physio and Fitness Clinic for your jaw?
When you see a Myotherapist at Physio and Fitness Clinic for jaw or TMJ concerns, the aim is to reduce pain and muscle tension, improve jaw movement and help you better manage the factors contributing to your symptoms. We’ll also work with you on a plan to reduce the likelihood of your symptoms returning.
Your initial appointment will include a thorough assessment to understand your symptoms, how your jaw is moving and what may be contributing to the problem. Because the jaw doesn’t work in isolation, we’ll also assess areas such as your neck and shoulders to ensure we’re looking at the bigger picture.
Treatment will be tailored to what we find during your assessment and may include techniques such as soft tissue and myofascial release, dry needling and joint mobilisation. Your Myotherapist will also provide education and recommend specific movements or exercises you can continue at home to support your recovery.
If we identify something that requires assessment or treatment outside the scope of Myotherapy, we’ll discuss this with you and refer you to the appropriate health professional or specialist when needed.
Jaw neck & headache treatment FAQs
Q. Why is treating your TMJ pain so important?
A. Many clients and health practitioners are not aware of the pain and dysfunction the TMJ can cause, leaving them to wonder why their headaches/migraines, neck pain, shoulder pain and stress aren’t improving.
Most people recognise that neck tension can contribute to headaches, but the TMJ is often overlooked. When jaw dysfunction is involved, headaches, facial pain, toothache or earache may persist if the TMJ isn’t addressed.
Other medical or dental causes should always be ruled out where appropriate.
Q. How will this help headaches and neck pain?
A. Neck pain and headaches are common and can have many different causes. Because the muscles of the jaw, face and neck work closely together, tension or strain associated with TMD can contribute to headaches.
Tension headaches are often linked with tight, sensitive areas in the muscles known as trigger points. These can develop from muscle fatigue, overload or stress and may refer pain to other areas of the head and face.
Myotherapy can help reduce muscle tension and sensitivity, improve movement and address trigger points that may be contributing to jaw pain, neck pain and headaches.
Q. How can Physio and Fitness Clinic help relieve TMJ pain?
A. We start with a thorough assessment of your jaw, including your symptoms, dental history, breathing habits, previous injuries and what makes your pain better or worse. We’ll also assess your jaw movement and, where relevant, your neck and surrounding muscles.
Treatment is tailored to you and may include soft tissue and fascial techniques both inside and outside the jaw, dry needling, joint mobilisation and specific exercises or stretches to complete at home.
We’ll also look at what may be contributing to your symptoms, aiming to reduce pain and help prevent its return. If we feel further assessment is needed, we can refer you to an appropriate health professional, such as a dentist or specialist.
Q. Do you do botox?
A. No, we don’t offer Botox injections at Physio and Fitness Clinic. Our TMJ treatments focus on addressing muscle tension, joint movement and other factors contributing to your symptoms. If Botox may be appropriate, we can also refer you to dental professionals who offer this service.