Some of the major symptoms of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders include:

• Pain in the jaw area, either one side or both sides
• Difficulty chewing especially hard food such as nuts, crusty bread or raw carrots
• Pain in areas adjacent to the jaw such as the neck or head
• Clicking or grating sounds when opening or closing the mouth
• Headaches and dizziness

A physiotherapy consultation for jaw pain will start with a full jaw and neck movement assessment to identify the root cause of the problem. The physiotherapist will then provide manual treatment in accordance with the severity of the pain. The treatment includes musculoskeletal manipulation, soft tissue massage and dry needling, as well as introducing exercises that will improve jaw dysfunction.

Follow up sessions would include full postural assessments, patient education, and addressing any poor lifestyle habits that may have contributed to the pain.

Once the patient is free from jaw pain, the physiotherapist will also provide advice, helpful tips and prescribe exercises to help prevent the pain from returning.

If you are experiencing jaw pain, our physiotherapists can help! For more information, contact us at appt@sportsandspinal.hk or +852 2530 0073

If you would like to learn more about TMJ Disorders and Jaw Pain, check out our articles below:

• Understanding and Managing Jaw Pain (English)
• Understanding and Managing Jaw Pain (Chinese)