TMJ & Jaw Pain

TMJ & Jaw Pain is one of the most common conditions we treat at Activ Therapy. Understanding the underlying cause is the first step towards lasting relief. Our practitioners take the time to properly assess your condition before beginning any treatment — because the right diagnosis leads to the right treatment.

Teeth grinding (bruxism) and jaw clenching

Temporomandibular joint disc displacement (clicking or locking)

Jaw and facial muscle overload

Stress-related jaw tension

Neck stiffness and forward head posture referring into the jaw

Arthritis of the temporomandibular joint

Direct trauma to the jaw or face

Prolonged dental work or wisdom tooth removal

The jaw rarely acts alone — TMJ pain is usually a combination of joint mechanics, muscle overload, and the way your neck and posture load the joint. Our TMJ-trained physiotherapists assess jaw range and tracking, the chewing muscles, and your upper neck before starting treatment. Hands-on work typically combines joint mobilisation, intra-oral and external release of the masseter, temporalis and pterygoid muscles, and dry needling where appropriate. That is paired with jaw control retraining, clenching and posture strategies, and a home program you can keep using. Where a dental splint or orthodontic input is needed, we will tell you and work alongside your dentist.