Jaw pain, clicking, trouble chewing.

Symptoms include jaw pain, headaches, earaches and difficulty chewing. Causes range from injury to arthritis; tension from the way the jaw and neck line up is a common factor.

How we approach it

• Adjustments to the neck (cervical spine), which works closely with the jaw.
• Gentle adjustments to the jaw joint itself where appropriate.
• Soft-tissue therapy for the jaw muscles, and exercises to support them.
• Advice on stress, which often makes TMJ symptoms worse.

We look for what’s behind the problem rather than just the symptoms, and coordinate with your dentist when that helps.