Persistent headaches, jaw pain or facial discomfort can have a significant impact on your quality of life.
At Physical Health Physiotherapy, our experienced clinicians provide a thorough assessment to identify the underlying cause of your symptoms and develop a personalised treatment plan to help reduce pain, restore function and prevent recurrence.
Many cases of head and jaw pain are related to problems in the neck, jaw joints (TMJ), muscles or posture. Our approach focuses on treating the source of your symptoms rather than simply managing the pain.
How Physiotherapy Can Help
Our physiotherapists will complete a detailed assessment of your symptoms, posture, neck movement and jaw function.
Treatment may include:
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Hands-on joint mobilisation
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Soft tissue massage and muscle release
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TMJ (jaw joint) assessment and treatment
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Neck rehabilitation exercises
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Postural correction
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Strengthening and mobility programmes
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Advice on reducing strain and preventing recurrence
Where appropriate, your rehabilitation may also utilise our fully equipped gym facilities to help restore normal movement and long-term function.
Common Conditions We Treat
Our physiotherapists regularly help patients experiencing:
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Tension headaches
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Cervicogenic headaches (headaches originating from the neck)
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Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) dysfunction
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Jaw pain and clicking
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Teeth grinding (Bruxism)
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Facial muscle pain
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Neck stiffness associated with headaches
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Postural-related head and neck pain
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Whiplash-related symptoms
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Muscle tension affecting the head and jaw
Symptoms You May Experience
You may benefit from physiotherapy if you experience:
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Pain around the jaw when chewing or talking
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Clicking or locking of the jaw
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Frequent headaches
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Pain around the temples
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Facial pain or tightness
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Neck pain and stiffness
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Difficulty opening your mouth fully
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Pain after prolonged desk work
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Morning jaw soreness from clenching or grinding
