Jaw Pain? It Might Be TMJ Dysfunction

Is Jaw Pain Disrupting Your Life? It Could Be TMJ Dysfunction

Do you wake up with a sore jaw, experience clicking when you chew, or feel tension around your temples and ears? You might be dealing with TMJ dysfunction—a condition affecting the temporomandibular joint, which connects your jaw to your skull.

Many people don’t realize that physiotherapy can provide lasting relief from TMJ pain, often without the need for medication or dental appliances.

What Is TMJ Dysfunction?

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) allows your jaw to open, close, and move side to side. Dysfunction in this joint can occur when:

• The joint is misaligned

• Muscles around the jaw are overly tight or imbalanced

• Stress or posture is causing unconscious clenching or grinding (bruxism)

Symptoms of TMJ Dysfunction

TMJ issues don’t just affect your jaw—they can also impact your face, head, and neck. Common symptoms include:

• Jaw pain or tightness

• Clicking or popping sounds when opening the mouth

• Difficulty chewing or yawning

• Headaches or migraines

• Ear pain, pressure, or ringing (tinnitus)

• Neck and upper back tension

How Physiotherapy Can Help

At Recovery Rehab Physiotherapy, we take a whole-body approach to TMJ dysfunction. We assess your jaw movement, posture, breathing patterns, and even your stress response to design a treatment plan that brings your jaw back into balance.

Your Treatment May Include:

• Manual therapy for tight jaw, neck, and shoulder muscles

• Jaw relaxation techniques to reduce clenching and grinding

• Postural training to relieve pressure on the TMJ

• Breathing and stress regulation techniques

• Home exercises to maintain progress and prevent flare-ups

Physiotherapy offers a non-invasive, holistic solution—no mouthguards or surgeries required.

Recovery Rehab Physiotherapy’s Perspective

We’ve helped many clients who thought they had no option but to “live with” jaw pain. Whether your TMJ dysfunction is stress-related, posture-driven, or tied to past trauma or injury, we provide gentle, evidence-based care to help relieve discomfort and restore healthy jaw movement.

You Don’t Have to Live with Jaw Pain

If you’re dealing with chronic jaw tension, headaches, or unexplained facial pain, you deserve answers and support. Our team is here to help you regain comfort, function, and peace of mind—one gentle session at a time.

👉 Book a TMJ assessment with Recovery Rehab Physiotherapy today and take the first step toward relief.