Do you have pain around your jaw, do you hear a click when you open your mouth, or does your jaw feel tired? Jaw problems can significantly impact daily activities such as eating, talking, yawning, and sleeping.
At Fysio Roode in Berghem, we help people with jaw joint and jaw muscle complaints.
Do you recognize these symptoms?
Jaw problems can manifest in various ways.
Jaw pain or tightness
Common complaints include:
- Pain around the jaw joint
- Pain when chewing or talking
- Jaw muscle fatigue
- jaw stiffness
- limited mouth opening
Complaints extending beyond the jaw
Complaints in the jaw area can also radiate to other parts of the body, such as:
- Headache
- neck complaints
- earache
- shoulder pain
- tooth or molar pain
Sometimes you hear a popping or clicking sound, or it feels as if your jaw is temporarily locked.
What causes jaw problems?
Jaw problems can have various causes, for example:
- teeth grinding or clenching
- The stress of spanning
- keeping the mouth open for a long time, for example during dental treatment
- changes in the teeth
- a fall or blow to the head or jaw
- Sleeping position
Often, several factors come into play at the same time.
How we help you
Tailored research and treatment
We begin with a comprehensive discussion and examination of the mobility of the jaw and its surrounding muscles.
The treatment may consist of:
- Tips for Daily Jaw Care
- mobilizing techniques
- relaxation of the muscles around the jaw and neck
- exercises for home
- Guidance on Posture and Physical Strain
Focused on moving comfortably
The goal is to reduce pain and make daily activities such as eating, talking, and chewing more comfortable again.
Jaw physiotherapy appointment
Do you have jaw complaints or do you notice that eating, speaking, or moving has become less comfortable? Contact Fysio Roode in Berghem. Together we will determine which treatment is best for you.
