Jaw pain, clicking or tightness?

Specialist Physiotherapy for TMJ Disorders in Portsmouth & Lee-on-the-Solent

If your jaw feels painful, tight, clicks when you open your mouth or feels uncomfortable when eating, physiotherapy may help.

Hope Physiotherapy treats TMJ Disorders with a combination of hands-on treatment, exercises and advice to help reduce pain and improve movement.

Prefer to talk? call us on 02392 552266

Physiotherapist gently assessing a patient's jaw during a TMJ physiotherapy appointment

Signs You May Benefit From Physiotherapy for TMJ

You may benefit from physiotherapy if you are experiencing:

  • Jaw or ear pain

    Aching around the jaw, ear or side of the face

  • Headaches

    Regular tension headaches or migraines

  • Jaw stiffness

    Difficulty opening your mouth fully, locking or restricted movement

  • Clenching or grinding

    Tight or sore jaw muscles from teeth grinding or clenching

  • Neck and shoulder tension

    Pain or tightness linked with your jaw symptoms

Physiotherapist assessing a patient's neck and jaw for TMJ-related symptoms

If these symptoms are affecting your comfort, eating, sleep or day-to-day life, a TMJ physiotherapy assessment can help you understand what is going on and what may help.

How Can Physiotherapy Help?

Your jaw is a joint, just like your shoulder or knee. Our expert physiotherapist will listen to your symptoms, assess your jaw and explain what may be contributing to the problem. Your treatment will be tailored to you, and where appropriate, treatment can begin at your first appointment.

Physiotherapist using a spine model to explain how the jaw, neck and posture are linked

Treatment may include:

Hands-on treatment
To reduce tension around the jaw and face
Intraoral treatment
Gentle treatment inside the mouth, where appropriate, to reach tight jaw muscles
Neck treatment
If your neck is contributing to your symptoms
Exercises and advice
Simple ways to support your recovery at home

Book a Physiotherapy Assessment for TMJ

Prefer to talk? call us on 02392 552266

What Our Patients Say

Kirsty Davidson has treated me for some time after different surgeries. She is efficient, thorough and friendly and has been a great help to me. I highly recommend her.
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Suzie has been absolutely fantastic! She has treated me for a few months and I am not sure where I would be if I had not had her help and support.
Charlotte PRead on Google
Excellent service from start to finish. Friendly, professional and very thorough. The treatment and exercises made a real difference. Would not hesitate to recommend this clinic.
James HRead on Google

Ready to Get Help With Your Jaw Pain?

Book a TMJ physiotherapy assessment at our Portsmouth or Lee-on-the-Solent clinic.

Or call 02392 552266

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