TMJ & Jaw Pain Physiotherapy

Specialised physiotherapy for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, jaw pain, teeth clenching, headaches, and functionally related tinnitus. K+Clinic's approach — led by Mgr. Tereza Čadilová, who specialises in TMJ disorders — combines myofascial release of the jaw and cervical muscles, manual joint mobilisation, postural correction of the neck and thoracic spine, and patient education on parafunctional habits. This provides a conservative, non-surgical pathway for a condition frequently undertreated in the Czech healthcare system. Sessions are 55 minutes (1,700 Kč) or 25 minutes (1,000 Kč).

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 biomechanics rather than cochlear damage — also responds to physiotherapeutic intervention on the jaw and cervical structures. 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. Patients are also coached on jaw self-care: diet modifications during acute phases, relaxation techniques, and specific exercises to restore normal jaw kinematics. For patients who grind teeth at night, the physiotherapist can liaise with a dentist regarding occlusal splint fabrication. Most patients with TMJ dysfunction require a course of 4–8 sessions. Tinnitus associated with TMJ and cervical tension may improve alongside jaw symptoms, though results depend on the underlying cause and chronicity.