Temporomandibular Disorders Physiotherapy in Marrickville
Temporomandibular disorders, often called TMJ disorders, can affect jaw movement, chewing, talking, sleep, headaches, neck tension and daily comfort.
At Kinesis Physiotherapy & Wellness Clinic, we provide physiotherapy in Marrickville for jaw pain, jaw tension, clicking, stiffness, headaches and neck-related symptoms.
Your physiotherapist will assess your symptoms, jaw movement, neck mobility, muscle tension, posture and goals to help develop a treatment plan suited to your needs.
Common TMJ & Jaw Pain Symptoms
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Jaw pain or tightness
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Clicking, popping or stiffness
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Pain with chewing or talking
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Headaches or facial tension
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Neck or upper shoulder discomfort
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Reduced confidence opening the mouth
How Physiotherapy May Help With TMJ Disorders
Physiotherapy for TMJ and jaw-related symptoms focuses on understanding what may be contributing to your pain, tension or movement limitations. Treatment may include education, jaw mobility exercises, neck mobility work, hands-on therapy, soft tissue techniques, postural advice, home exercises, dry needling, western acupuncture and selected therapeutic modalities where clinically appropriate.
Knee Pain Treatment at Kinesis
1. Assessment
We assess your jaw movement, neck mobility, muscle tension, posture, pain behaviour and functional capacity to better understand your symptoms.
2. Hands-On Treatment
Manual therapy and soft tissue techniques may be used around the jaw, neck and upper shoulders to help reduce stiffness, improve movement and support comfort.
3. Exercise Rehab
Exercises may focus on jaw control, mobility, postural endurance, neck strength and strategies to support daily activity.
Dry needling or western acupuncture may be used where clinically appropriate as part of your broader physiotherapy treatment plan.