TMJ & Jaw Pain
TMJ disorders cause jaw pain, clicking, locking and headaches. Most respond to conservative care: jaw exercises, manual therapy, neck treatment and habit changes such as clenching.
The jaw joint is one of the busiest in the body.
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects the jaw to the skull, in front of each ear, and it moves thousands of times a day when you chew, talk and swallow. TMJ disorders describe pain and dysfunction in the joint and the chewing muscles around it, and commonly cause jaw ache, clicking, restricted opening and headaches.
Clicking on its own is common and often harmless. It matters when it comes with pain, locking or difficulty opening. Causes include clenching and grinding, stress, jaw injury, arthritis, and neck posture, because the upper neck and jaw share muscles and nerve pathways.
Most TMJ problems settle with conservative care: manual therapy, jaw exercises, neck treatment and changes to habits like clenching and hard chewing. Surgery is rarely needed. A locked jaw, jaw injury or fever with facial swelling needs prompt medical or dental assessment.
The root causes we look for.
Recognise any of these?
How we'll actually treat it.
The disciplines we'll combine.
Every programme braids two or three of our core services. Here's the typical pairing for this condition.
Treatment that actually holds.
Because the neck and jaw work together, treating both often produces the biggest change in jaw pain and tension headaches.
Your questions, answered.
Still unsure? Our clinicians answer the questions patients ask most. You can always call the HSR Layout clinic for a straight answer first.
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Let's get this handled.
Book a 60-minute assessment with one of our clinicians. You'll leave with a clear diagnosis, a written programme, and a realistic timeline.
Book assessment- → Full movement assessment
- → Diagnosis & root-cause analysis
- → Written programme with milestones
- → Cost & timeline upfront
- → Same-day hands-on treatment if appropriate