07/09/2026
TMJ / TMD — What Is It & How Can Physiotherapy + Medical Acupuncture Help?
Do you experience jaw pain, clicking, headaches, facial tension or difficulty opening your mouth? Your jaw may be telling you it needs some attention.
TMJ = Temporomandibular Joint — the joints connecting your jawbone to your skull.
TMD = Temporomandibular Disorder — pain or dysfunction affecting the jaw joint and surrounding muscles and tissues.
Common symptoms include:
• Jaw pain, tenderness or stiffness
• Clicking, popping or grinding
• Difficulty opening or closing the mouth
• Headaches or facial pain
• Neck and shoulder tension
• Ear pain, pressure or fullness
• Teeth clenching or grinding
• Changes in your bite or jaw movement
How can Physiotherapy help?
Our physiotherapists can assess the jaw, neck, posture and surrounding muscles to identify contributing factors and create an individual treatment plan.
Treatment may include:
✓ Hands-on soft tissue therapy
✓ Gentle TMJ mobilisation
✓ Jaw and neck exercises
✓ Postural assessment and correction
✓ Relaxation and breathing strategies
✓ Education around clenching, sleep and daily habits
How can Medical Acupuncture help?
Medical acupuncture can be used alongside physiotherapy to help:
✓ Reduce pain and muscle tension
✓ Relax overactive jaw and facial muscles
✓ Support local circulation
✓ Reduce muscle trigger-point sensitivity
✓ Promote relaxation and reduce stress-related tension
✓ Support improved jaw movement and function
A holistic approach can help address not only the jaw, but the neck, muscles, posture and nervous system that may be contributing to your symptoms.
Meet Clare Miller BSc MSc
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
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