Jaw pain and headaches
Chronic jaw pain and headaches can significantly impact daily life and are often caused by underlying issues in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), neck, or postural alignment. At Bribie Island Physiotherapy and Lifestyle Gym, we offer expert assessment and treatment of TMJ dysfunction, tension-type headaches, and associated muscular imbalances.
Common Causes We Treat:
- TMJ (jaw joint) dysfunction: Inflammation or misalignment in the jaw joint causing clicking, pain, and limited motion
- Bruxism (teeth grinding): Often stress-related and may cause facial muscle tightness, jaw fatigue, and morning headaches
- Whiplash or neck trauma: Can affect jaw movement and refer pain into the head and face
- Forward head posture: Common in desk workers; strains neck and jaw muscles leading to headaches
- Stress-related tension: Chronic muscle tension in the jaw, face, neck, and shoulders contributing to daily headaches and discomfort
How We Treat It:
- Jaw and neck joint mobilisation: Gentle manual techniques to restore joint alignment and reduce stiffness
- Trigger point release and soft tissue therapy: Relieves muscle tension and referred pain in the head, face, and neck
- Postural retraining: Teaches optimal neck and jaw alignment through ergonomic advice and strengthening exercises
- Relaxation and breathwork techniques: Help reduce jaw clenching, stress, and sympathetic nervous system overload
- Home management programs: Customised exercises to maintain relief, improve control of jaw motion, and prevent recurrence
Benefits of Physiotherapy for TMJ and Headache:
- Reduces jaw clicking, locking, and pain
- Relieves tension headaches and migraines
- Improves mouth opening and chewing comfort
- Enhances posture and head-neck mechanics
- Supports better sleep and stress relief
📞 Call us on 07 3408 0000 or book your assessment online to find relief from persistent jaw pain and headaches. and are often caused by underlying issues in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), neck, or postural alignment. At Bribie Island Physiotherapy and Lifestyle Gym, we offer expert assessment and treatment of TMJ dysfunction, tension-type headaches, and associated muscular imbalances.
