The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects your jaw to your skull. When this joint or the surrounding muscles become irritated or overloaded, symptoms can develop.

Common signs of TMJ dysfunction include:

• Jaw pain or tightness

• Clicking or popping in the jaw

• Pain when chewing

• Locking of the jaw

• Facial tension

• Headaches around the temples

• Ear pain or fullness

TMJ issues are often linked to neck stiffness, stress, teeth clenching or poor posture.

Many headaches are musculoskeletal in origin and respond well to physiotherapy.

We commonly treat:

• Tension headaches

• Cervicogenic headaches (neck-related)

• Jaw-related headaches

• Headaches associated with posture

• Headaches linked to stress and muscle tension

If your headaches worsen with neck movement or prolonged sitting, physiotherapy may be beneficial.

Your initial appointment includes:

• Detailed symptom history

• Jaw movement assessment

• Neck mobility testing

• Muscle and joint examination

• Postural assessment

• Identification of contributing factors

We aim to determine whether your symptoms are driven by the jaw, neck, posture, stress patterns, or a combination.

Treatment May Include

• Manual therapy to the jaw and neck

• Soft tissue release techniques

• Targeted strengthening exercises

• Postural retraining

• Dry needling (where appropriate)

• Education on clenching and stress patterns

• Home exercise program

Our goal is to reduce pain, restore movement and prevent recurrence.