TMJ & Jaw Pain Physiotherapy

Temporomandibular joint dysfunction is a common but frequently misdiagnosed condition affecting the joint connecting the jaw to the skull, along with the surrounding muscles and connective tissue. Symptoms can range from jaw pain during talking or chewing, clicking or locking on mouth opening, and headaches, to referred ear pain, facial pain, and neck tension. In some cases, functional tinnitus — ringing in the ears linked to muscle tension and altered…

Mgr. Tereza Čadilová leads this service at K+Clinic, with specialised training in TMJ disorders. Her assessment process covers jaw range of motion, bite and occlusion patterns, cervical and thoracic posture (a major driver of TMJ dysfunction), muscle palpation of the masseter, temporalis, pterygoids, and suboccipital muscles, and a review of bruxism (teeth grinding), stress factors, and sleeping habits.

Treatment techniques include intra- and extra-oral myofascial release, joint mobilisation of the TMJ and cervical segments, postural correction exercises, and neuromuscular re-education to break parafunctional patterns. Physical modalities — particularly the BTL 6000 TR Therapy radiofrequency device — may be incorporated for patients with significant muscle spasm or deep trigger points.