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Managing Jaw Pain
With Osteopathy in Ballina

Relieve jaw pain and tension with osteopathic treatment

Learn how to manage jaw pain and TMD

We can work together to optimise your health and well-being

TMD is Rampant
in Australia

Woman with jaw problem

Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a group of conditions that cause pain and dysfunction in the jaw. In Australia, TMD impacts up to 12% of our population. It is more common in females and is reported most frequently in people aged between 20-50 years old. Some of the factors thought to be involved in TMD development and maintenance is trauma to the jaw, overuse, somatization (expressing psychological and/or emotional factors as physical symptoms) and stress-induced muscle hyperactivity.

Common Signs and Symptoms of TMD

  • Pain in the jaw, temple, face or neck

  • Feelings of jaw and/or neck stiffness

  • Limited movements and locking of the jaw when opening/closing

  • Painful popping or grinding in the joint

  • Difficulty eating, chewing or talking

  • Headaches

 

 If left to its natural course, over half of people with TMD will develop a chronic, persistent issue.

Woman with jaw pain
Osteopath treatment for jaw pain

An osteopathic approach to TMD is often based on restoring function to the joint, working on muscle imbalances around the jaw and addressing the underlying cause of the issue. Treatment often includes massage and stretching of the jaw muscles,  mobilisation of the joint, and working on any underlying dysfunctions  that may be contributing.

Address Underlying Causes with Osteopathy

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