Services
TMJ Dysfunction & Headache Treatment
One-on-one treatment for jaw pain, clicking and headaches, plus self-management techniques you can use at home.
An often-overlooked joint
The temporomandibular joints, one on each side of the skull, are among the most frequently used joints in the body. You use them to talk, chew, yawn, swallow and sneeze, so problems here are hard to ignore.
Common symptoms
- Clicking or popping when opening or closing the mouth
- Pain around the jaw joints
- Jaw locking
- Headaches
- A bite that doesn't feel right
Getting the right diagnosis
TMJ dysfunction can usually be treated conservatively, but many other conditions mimic it, so see a qualified clinician such as a physical therapist, dentist or orthopedist. Because the jaw and neck are closely connected, headaches, jaw pain and neck pain often have several contributing factors.
Our approach
Along with one-on-one treatment, we teach self-management techniques. Care typically includes:
- Identifying postural and ergonomic stresses that trigger symptoms
- Education on proper alignment
- Strengthening weak muscles and stretching tight ones
- Treatments to reduce inflammation and pain and help the joint and surrounding tissue heal
Other services
Ready to get moving?
Call either clinic or request a call back. No referral is needed to start physical therapy for a new injury.