Relief for Jaw Pain, TMJ Disorders & Headaches
Struggling with jaw pain, clicking, locking, or headaches?
Work with our specialised physiotherapist to relieve you of pain, tension, and immobility. As well as uncovering the root cause of your unique TMJ condition.
At Move Sports Physio Geelong, our TMJ specialist physiotherapists will help identify underlying causes of pain, relieve symptoms, and give you practical strategies to manage your jaw health long-term.​​​​
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TMJ Physio may benefit you if experience any of the following​​​
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Jaw pain, stiffness (worse with talking or chewing)
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Clicking, popping or jaw locking
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Clenching & grinding
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Neck & shoulder pain
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Headaches, ear pain, facial tension
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Your dentist suspects grinding or clenching​​
Common TMJ Symptoms
What to expect in your initial assessment
Please allow 60-minutes for your initial TMJ appointment
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During your appointment you can expect​
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A thorough case taking assessment including, symptoms, lifestyle, dental history, stress & injury history.
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Physical assessment of your jaw, neck and posture. Including range of motion and muscle/joint function.
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The clinician may request you bring along your current pillow and any mouthguard/splints you may use.
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A personalised treatment plan, which may include gentle hands-on therapy, posture strategies, relaxation techniques, and jaw retraining.​​
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Access to a personalised home exercise program via app, so you can continue progress between sessions.
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Support with long-term management, including identifying triggers and coordinating care with your dentist, GP, or wider health team if needed.
This session is designed to give you a clear understanding of your condition, hands-on relief where appropriate, and a practical plan for recovery.
