Acupuncture & Dry Needling at Livewell Physiotherapy & Rehab
Jaw pain can sneak into your life quietly. It can be a click while you yawn, tension after a long day, or discomfort while chewing. What starts as a minor annoyance can soon affect how you eat, speak, and even sleep. The cause often lies in your temporomandibular joint (TMJ), the hinge connecting your jaw to your skull.
At Livewell Physiotherapy & Rehab, we help people find relief through focused, evidence-based TMJ dysfunction treatment. We know how jaw pain can affect everything from your meals to your mood, and we take the time to address the root cause
What TMJ Dysfunction Feels Like
TMJ dysfunction isn’t always obvious at first. You may notice:
- Clicking, popping, or locking in the jaw
- Pain or tightness when chewing or talking
- Headaches, earaches, or facial soreness
- Neck and shoulder tension
- Difficulty opening your mouth fully
These symptoms can stem from muscle tension, jaw misalignment, teeth grinding, or even stress-related clenching. Without the right care, they can become chronic and affect your posture and comfort. If you have been noticing these symptoms, get in touch with us.
How Physiotherapy Helps TMJ Dysfunction
Every patient’s experience is different, which is why we start with a full assessment of your jaw movement, posture, and muscle tension. From there, we create a treatment plan that works for your specific needs and comfort level.
Your TMJ dysfunction treatment may include:
- Manual Therapy: Gentle, hands-on techniques to release tight muscles in the jaw, neck, and shoulders.
- Postural Correction: Training to reduce strain caused by slouched sitting or forward head posture.
- Dry Needling or Acupuncture: Targeted pain relief for deep muscle tension and nerve irritation.
- Mobility & Strengthening Exercises: Improves jaw movement and reduces clicking or locking.
- Relaxation & Stress Techniques: Helps reduce subconscious jaw clenching that worsens symptoms.
These treatments work together to restore natural movement, relieve pain, and prevent recurrence.
The Livewell Approach
At Livewell, every appointment is one-on-one in a private room, so you have our full attention. We walk you through your treatment every step of the way, explaining what’s happening in your body and how to manage symptoms at home.
Our lead physiotherapist, Navneet Kaur, brings extensive experience in musculoskeletal care. Her calm, patient approach helps clients feel at ease while ensuring each treatment delivers real progress
Why Patients Trust Livewell Physiotherapy & Rehab
- Comprehensive Evaluations: We identify the cause behind the pain instead of masking it.
- Private Sessions: Your comfort and privacy always come first.
- Holistic Care: We combine modern physiotherapy with techniques like acupuncture for complete healing.
- Education-Focused: You’ll understand what’s happening with your body and how to support recovery.
- Lasting Results: Our goal is to restore normal, comfortable function for the long term.
Patients often tell us that after just a few sessions, they feel lighter, speak and chew more comfortably, and sleep without jaw tension.
Don’t Let Jaw Pain Control Your Life
You don’t have to live with stiffness, clicking, or pain. With the right TMJ dysfunction treatment, relief and full jaw movement are absolutely possible.
If you’re tired of jaw discomfort or recurring headaches, let’s help you find lasting comfort.
Book your appointment with Livewell Physiotherapy & Rehab today and start moving, eating, and smiling without pain.