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Rehabilitation

TMJ / Jaw Care

Gentle, focused care for jaw tension, clicking and discomfort, which are often connected to posture, stress and neck tension.

Overview

About TMJ / Jaw Care

The temporomandibular joints (TMJ) connect your jaw to your skull. Concerns can include jaw discomfort, clicking, limited opening, clenching and tension that spreads to the face, head or neck.

Care may combine gentle manual therapy, exercise, posture and habit awareness. We work alongside your dentist when needed.

Who this service may help

  • People with jaw tightness or clicking
  • Those who clench or grind (often during stress or sleep)
  • People with jaw tension linked to neck or posture

Common reasons patients seek this care

  • Jaw discomfort when chewing
  • Clicking or limited opening
  • Facial or temple tension
  • Neck tension that seems connected to the jaw

Our approach

How Springdale approaches care

TMJ care looks at the jaw in context, including your neck, posture and daily habits.

  1. Detailed assessmentJaw movement, neck and posture screening.
  2. Gentle hands on careTechniques for the jaw and surrounding muscles.
  3. Self managementExercises and habit strategies to support progress.

Your visit

What to expect

  1. Assessment

    History, jaw movement and neck evaluation.

  2. Plan

    Goals and options explained clearly.

  3. Treatment

    Manual therapy and targeted exercise.

  4. Coordination

    Communication with your dentist if helpful.

Related conditions

Frequently asked questions

Should I see my dentist too?

Often, yes, particularly for clenching, grinding or bite concerns. We are happy to coordinate care.

Physiotherapy

Restore movement, ease discomfort and get back to doing what you love.

Osteopathy

A gentle, hands on approach that looks at how your whole body moves.

This page provides general information and is not a diagnosis or a guarantee of results. Your practitioner will discuss whether this service is appropriate for you after an assessment.

Ready to take the next step?

Book TMJ / Jaw Care at Springdale in Brampton, or call us and we’ll help you get started.

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Clinic phone: (905) 463-9972