Jaw Pain or TMJ
We Treat
Jaw pains are no fun. Are they a sign of serious issues? Or is it simply a grinding matter that’s easily solved?
As one of the leading injury clinics in the northern suburbs; our team provide care to those in Doreen, Epping, Balwyn North & surrounding areas including Mill Park, Yan Yean, Hurstbridge, Yarrambat, Mernda, Whittlesea & South Morang.
Before our Doreen, Epping and Balwyn North practitioners can determine the appropriate solution for your specific jaw pain treatment plan, they will thoroughly assess you with standard medical, Orthopedic and special Osteopathic tests.
Our team of allied health professionals including Osteopaths, Chiropractors, Physiotherapists & Podiatrists offer professional care to address the source of your problem and pain.
What is Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorder?
The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) allows the mandible (jaw bone) to connect to the skull and allows for biting and chewing and talking.
Temporomandibular joint disorder is a term that covers any kind of pain involving the main joint connecting the jaw to the skull or any of the muscles surrounding the joint.
This disorder is often divided into 3 categories:
- Muscle pain and dysfunction
- Internal joint derangement
- Degenerative joint disease
Symptoms of TMJ Disorder
Pain can often be a dull ache that may travel into the face or neck and can also involve painful clicking, locking or popping of the jaw. The range of the joint may also be limited with a disorder present and my not allow the patient to fully open their mouth.
Causes of TMJ Disorder
Pain in the area can be caused by a number of reasons. Issues with the joint itself can often causing locking or clicking that is associated with pain.
A hypermobile or hypermobile jaw may contribute to pain, although common causes of TMJ disorder occur due to trauma, teeth grinding and stress.
Treatment for Jaw Pain
A clinical assessment along with thorough history taking is needed to determine the cause of the disorder. Jaw Pain Treatment is found to be effective using the following modalities:
- Digital Ischemic Pressure
- Heat Therapy
- Dry needling
- Joint mobilisation
- Friction massage
- Stretching
- Decreased jaw use
- Massage
