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Chiro & Physio for Jaw Pain

Jaw pain, clicking, or tightness? It could be your TMJ. Our physios treat the root cause, relieving tension and restoring movement. Book now for relief.

Let’s fix your jaw pain.

Clicking, clenching, headaches, or a stiff jaw, TMJ issues can make talking, chewing, or even relaxing your face feel uncomfortable.

The good news? We can help. At Elite HP, we’ve worked with all kinds of jaw pain, whether it’s from teeth grinding, stress, poor posture, or long-term dysfunction.

Our tailored physiotherapy and chiropractic care focuses on finding the root cause, easing tension, and improving how your jaw moves—so you can get back to eating, talking, and living comfortably.

Ready to feel the difference? Book an appointment today—we’re here to help.

What causes jaw pain?

Jaw pain can creep in slowly or flare up suddenly, often triggered by teeth grinding, stress, poor posture, jaw clenching, or conditions like TMJ dysfunction or arthritis.

To make it easier to understand, we’ve broken it down into the most common causes:

    • Aching or sharp pain when chewing or talking

    • Jaw stiffness or difficulty opening your mouth fully

    • Clicking, popping, or locking of the jaw

    • Tension headaches or pain around the ears and temples

  • Jaw pain can stem from a range of issues—some obvious, others less so. It might come on suddenly or build up over time. Common causes include:

    • Teeth grinding or jaw clenching (often due to stress)

    • Poor posture affecting neck and jaw alignment

    • TMJ dysfunction

    • Dental issues or misaligned bite

    • Muscle tension in the jaw or neck

    • Past trauma or injury to the jaw

    • Arthritis or other joint-related conditions

your recovery is our priority

Jaw pain can be relentless, making it hard to eat, talk, concentrate, or even sleep. At Elite HP, we’ve helped thousands of locals break the cycle of jaw tension, clenching, and TMJ dysfunction with effective, hands-on care.

Our experienced team takes a whole-body approach, combining clinical skill with personalised care. We treat jaw pain caused by stress, posture, and daily habits.

We focus on long-term results, not just short-term relief. If you're not fully satisfied with your first physio session, we’ll refund the full fee—no hassle, no pressure.

We also equip you with strategies to manage flare-ups, reduce tension throughout the day, and build healthier movement patterns to prevent recurrence.

If jaw pain is disrupting your life, we’re ready to help. Book your appointment today and take the first step toward lasting relief.

How do we treat
Jaw pain?

Physiotherapy or chiropractic care for jaw pain starts with a detailed assessment to pinpoint the underlying cause, whether it’s TMJ dysfunction, muscle tension, clenching habits, or postural issues. From there, we create a personalised treatment plan to relieve pain, improve jaw function, and prevent it from recurring. Common treatments include:

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    Active Release Technique

    Active Release Technique (ART) is a hands-on treatment for jaw pain caused by tight muscles, clenching, or TMJ issues. It uses precise pressure and guided movement to release tension, break up adhesions, and improve mobility, especially effective for stubborn tightness around the jaw.

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    Dry Needling

    Dry needling can be a powerful treatment for jaw pain linked to tension, clenching, or stress. By targeting trigger points in the jaw, neck, or head, it triggers a release that relaxes tight muscles, reduces pain, and supports healing, ideal for stubborn discomfort that doesn’t respond to massage alone.

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    Exercise Therapy

     As symptoms improve, we’ll guide you through gentle, targeted exercises to retrain the jaw, improve posture, and relieve strain on the TMJ. This helps restore normal function, prevent flare-ups, and support long-term recovery, especially if your pain is linked to poor posture or daily habits like teeth grinding.

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    Joint Mobilisation

    We may use gentle joint mobilisation techniques to improve movement in the jaw or upper neck. This helps relieve stiffness, reduce pressure on surrounding structures, and restore proper joint function—especially useful when jaw movement is restricted due to clenching, stress, or past injury.

Ready to say goodbye to JAW pain?

What makes Elite HP different?

  • Pain-free living, not endless appointments.

    We don’t believe in endless sessions with no progress. Our focus is on uncovering the real cause of your jaw pain, whether it’s clenching, posture, or TMJ dysfunction, and treating it properly so that you can feel better for good.

  • Immediate relief from your first session.

    You won’t waste your first session just talking. After a focused assessment, we get straight to hands-on treatment to relieve your jaw tension, improve movement, and give you noticeable results from the very first visit.

  • Physio, chiro, needling and more under one roof.

    Jaw pain often needs more than one approach. That’s why we offer physio, chiro, dry needling, massage, postural retraining, and more, all in one clinic, so you can recover faster and stay pain-free longer.

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Physio For JAW Pain FAQ

  • A jaw physiotherapist focuses on assessing and treating TMJ (temporomandibular joint) dysfunction, jaw pain, clenching, and related conditions. At Elite HP, we use hands-on techniques, dry needling, and posture correction to relieve tension, improve jaw movement, and reduce pain.

  • Yes, physiotherapy is highly effective for TMJ dysfunction, including clicking, locking, or restricted movement. At Elite HP, we address the root cause through manual therapy, exercises, and postural correction to restore proper jaw function.

  • Common causes include teeth grinding (bruxism), stress-related clenching, poor posture, previous trauma, or TMJ disorders. Our team at Elite HP performs a thorough assessment to identify what's contributing to your pain and tailors a treatment plan accordingly.

  • It varies depending on the severity and cause, but many clients feel noticeable relief within 1–3 sessions. At Elite HP, we focus on fast, lasting results—our goal is to resolve the issue, not keep you coming back unnecessarily.

  • No referral is needed to see a physio at Elite HP. You can book directly with our team for assessment and treatment. If we believe other care is required (e.g. dental input), we’ll guide you through the next steps.

    This improves overall shoulder mobility and function while addressing the root cause of discomfort.

  • Jaw physio may involve some pressure or mild discomfort, especially when working on tight muscles, but it shouldn’t be painful. Our team at Elite HP ensures treatment is comfortable and adjusts techniques based on your tolerance.