Patient guide
TMJ and jaw care
Relief for jaw pain, clicking, and headaches that start at the face and neck
Temporomandibular disorders often involve the jaw joints, chewing muscles, and neck and posture habits that feed the cycle. Care blends education (clenching, sleep, stress), manual therapy, exercises for jaw mobility and control, and coordination with your dentist when splints or dental issues are in play.
Conservative first-line care helps many people feel meaningfully better without aggressive manipulation.
Who it helps most
- Jaw pain, clicking or locking, and tension that worsens with stress or long speaking days
- Headaches that feel like a tight band from the temples to the neck
- People who have ruled out urgent dental pathology and want structured movement-based care
- Professionals on video calls all day who notice clenching by afternoon
How we approach this at Nexus
- We separate what we can influence with movement and habit change from what belongs with a dentist.
- Gentle techniques and home drills—no theatrical “cracking” as a substitute for skill.
- Progress tracked by pain, opening range, and triggers so you see momentum week to week.
What to expect with us
- Assessment of jaw rhythm, neck contribution, and breathing patterns that may amplify load.
- Short daily homework that fits into work breaks—consistency beats intensity.
- Referral conversations if imaging or dental occlusion needs a specialist eye.
If jaw tension is stealing focus from work or sleep, book an assessment—we will build a simple, structured plan you can follow between visits.
Ready for a plan built around you?
This guide is educational—not a substitute for an in-person evaluation. Book your 75-minute assessment and we will match the right tools to your goals, timeline, and medical history.
Stock imagery is illustrative only and does not depict a specific patient or outcome. Your clinician will personalize every recommendation after assessment.