TMJ Treatment – Physiotherapy at Motion Pro

Burnaby Metrotown & Coquitlam Square

Jaw pain can affect eating, speaking, concentration, and even sleep. At Motion Pro Health, our physiotherapists provide gentle, evidence-informed TMJ care designed to reduce pain, improve jaw movement, and restore comfort in daily life. Treatment is calm, supportive, and tailored to the unique way your jaw, neck, and muscles interact.

Burnaby – Metrotown
Coquitlam – Coquitlam Square
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What Is TMJ Dysfunction?

TMJ refers to the temporomandibular joint — the hinge that connects your jawbone to your skull. TMJ disorders can affect the joint, surrounding muscles, or the movement mechanics that control your jaw.

Common symptoms include jaw pain, tightness when chewing, clicking or popping, locking, headaches, neck tension, ear fullness, or discomfort during speaking or yawning.

Because TMJ issues can be influenced by posture, stress, clenching, muscle imbalance, or previous injury, physiotherapy focuses on restoring healthy movement—not just treating symptoms.

How Physiotherapy Helps TMJ Pain

Your physiotherapist evaluates how your jaw moves, how the surrounding muscles function, and how your neck and posture may be contributing. Treatment typically includes gentle manual therapy, soft-tissue release, joint mobilization, intra-oral techniques (if appropriate), relaxation strategies, movement retraining, and posture correction.

Many patients experience:

  • Reduced jaw pain during chewing and speaking
  • Improved jaw opening, closing, and side-to-side movement
  • Relief from tension headaches and neck stiffness
  • Less clicking or locking
  • Better sleep and reduced nighttime clenching
  • Improved comfort during daily tasks such as eating, laughing, or talking

Everything is explained clearly so you understand what is contributing to the pain and how long-term relief can be achieved.

What to Expect During Your TMJ Appointment

Your session begins with an assessment of jaw movement, muscle tension, bite patterns, posture, and neck mobility.
Your physiotherapist then provides treatment that may include:

• Manual release of jaw and neck muscles
• TMJ joint mobilization
• Intra-oral soft-tissue techniques (with consent)
• Posture and mobility correction
• Relaxation and breathing strategies for clenching
• Simple, effective home exercises

A personalized plan is created based on your symptoms, lifestyle, stress patterns, and work demands.

Integrated, Team-Based Care

TMJ symptoms often involve both the jaw and surrounding areas such as the neck, shoulders, and upper back. When helpful, your physiotherapist may collaborate with:

• Registered Massage Therapists
• Chiropractors
• Kinesiologists
• Acupuncturists
• Clinical Pilates practitioners

This team approach supports more complete recovery when TMJ pain is connected to muscle tension, posture habits, or stress-related clenching.

Why Choose Motion Pro Health for TMJ Physiotherapy

Experienced Clinicians
Our physiotherapists have advanced training in TMJ assessment, soft-tissue release, and jaw biomechanics.

Calm, Comfortable Clinics
Private treatment rooms and a supportive environment help you relax during TMJ care.

Evidence-Informed Treatment
We follow current research in jaw mechanics, neuromuscular patterns, and pain science.

Clear, Simple Communication
You’ll understand what is causing your pain and how to manage it with confidence.

Convenient Locations & Extended Hours
Burnaby Metrotown and Coquitlam Square offer flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends.

Coverage Support

Extended Health Benefits Guide →
https://motionprohealth.ca/blog/extended-health-benefits-in-canada-unlocking-wellness-with-chiropractic-massage-therapy-acupuncture-and-physiotherapy

ICBC Injury Recovery (if TMJ symptoms follow an accident) →
https://motionprohealth.ca/physiotherapy/icbc-physiotherapy

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A Science-Informed Approach

Our TMJ care integrates research from reputable medical and physiotherapy institutions.

National Institutes of Health / National Library of Medicine – TMJ Dysfunction
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8749311/

Journal of Oral & Facial Pain and Headache – Conservative TMJ Treatment
https://journals.lww.com/jop/pages/default.aspx

American Academy of Orofacial Pain – Clinical Guidelines
https://aaop.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=508439&module_id=484068

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research – TMJ Information
https://www.nidcr.nih.gov/health-info/tmd

Research consistently shows that skilled manual therapy, posture correction, and movement retraining are effective components of conservative TMJ care.