Jaw Pain
Suffering from Jaw Pain?
Sarah Rogers, Sarah Medcalf and Danny Gardner from Physio on Bayside also work in The Jaw Clinic located on our premises.
They successfully treat TMJ dysfunction with the use of specialist manual therapy techniques (The Latimer Technique) and client-specific home exercise programmes.
If you suffer from jaw problems or have been advised to find a Physiotherapist who specialises in TMJ, then call The Jaw Clinic for an appointment or visit the website for more information.
The Jaw or TMJ is one of the most frequently used joints in the body, and problems with the jaw can reportedly affect up to 80% of the population.
TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) is the joint on either side of the jaw where the chin bone (mandible) meets the skull.
Often clients with TMJ dysfunction present to their GP or dentist as a first port of call. They will often be prescribed painkillers or muscle relaxants and/or be fitted with a splint to wear at night.
TMJ problems can include:
Jaw pain (particularly when eating)
Headaches and neck pain, difficulty opening the jaw
Alignment or poor-bite
Locking of the jaw
Clicking or grinding
Clenching or bruising of the jaw.