What is TMJ Physiotherapy?

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Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain and temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a much more common condition than you might think. 29% of the European population will have some symptoms or dysfunction, but out of those not everyone will have pain, restrictions or day to day impairments.​

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For those that do have pain and symptoms it can effect eating and chewing, jaw opening, jaw clicking, speaking, yawning, swallowing and related headaches, ear symptoms, neck range of motion and pain, teeth grinding and clenching (bruxism).

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What Are The Benefits and How Does it Work?

• ​Reduce and improve jaw pain​​

• Reduce tension in the jaw, neck and surrounding structures

• Improve jaw clicking

• Improve TMJ referred headaches, neck pain and related ear symptoms

• Better range of motion of the jaw including mouth opening

• Improved function for eating, drinking, mouth opening and jaw activities

• Aim to reduce clenching, grinding and awareness of their associated symptoms

• Provide a self management plan to continue longer term relief​

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How Does it Work?

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We offer a range of treatments to relieve symptoms from extra-oral and intra-oral massage techniques, jaw manual therapy, mobilisations, exercises and acupuncture as appropriate around the jaw.

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We also address related neck and shoulder dysfunction, referred headaches and associated secondary pain linked to the jaw as a holistic, comprehensive treatment plan.

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How Many Sessions Will I Need?

​The number of sessions you will need varies greatly depending on many factors including severity, duration of symptoms, cause of the pain, complexity and adherence to the home exercise and advice.

 

Each session is discussed on a case by case basis but on average it would require around 3-5 sessions over 2-4 months to enable enough time to alleviate pain, progressively strengthen, change behavioural habits and desensitise irritable areas.

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Want to Book or Find Out More?​​​​​​​​

Our clinic offers TMJ physiotherapy from qualified physiotherapists registered with the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Temporomandibular Disorders (ACPTMD) and have completed specialist training for the jaw.

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We are located in Rickmansworth and we serve the local areas of Watford, Northwood, North West London and Hertfordshire. We are conveniently located very close to the metropolitan tube line station and nearby car parks.

To book a TMJ physiotherapy appointment or if you have any further questions about this treatment, please book online or contact us using the links below.