Jaw

The jaw joint (the temporomandibular joint, or TMJ) lets you talk, chew, and yawn, and problems here are more common than many people realise. Symptoms can include jaw pain, clicking or locking, headaches, and difficulty opening the mouth — often linked to clenching, stress, or teeth grinding.

Physiotherapy is an effective, conservative treatment for jaw pain, using gentle exercises, manual techniques, and practical advice to restore comfortable movement and reduce tension. In this section you'll find evidence-based assessment and management guidance for temporomandibular disorders — clear clinical reasoning for practitioners and simple explanations so patients understand their symptoms and how to settle them.