Twincy Rajawadha
Physiotherapist
Speaks English · Hindi
- Clinical Pilates
- Neck pain & TMJ
- Post-operative rehab
- Manual therapy
Yes, a physiotherapist can treat your jaw.
It clicks when you eat. It aches by the end of the day. You wake with your teeth clenched and a headache behind your temples, and your dentist has mentioned a night guard, maybe more than once.
Most people don't know that the jaw is a joint like any other — and that the muscles that move it, and the neck that supports it, respond to physiotherapy the same way a stiff shoulder does.
95–100% covered by extended health benefits
Does this sound familiar?
- Clicking, popping or grinding when you open or chew
- Your jaw aches, or feels tired, especially by evening
- You clench or grind — you've been told, or you've noticed
- Headaches around your temples, or pain that feels like it's in your ear
- It has locked, or you've been nervous to open wide
- Your dentist suggested physio, or you're looking for something alongside a night guard
When this isn't a physio problem. Jaw pain that arrives suddenly with chest pain, pressure, or pain spreading to the arm — especially with shortness of breath or sweating — can be a heart attack, particularly in women. Call 911. A jaw that has locked open and won't close needs urgent care.
Why the jaw and the neck come as a pair
The temporomandibular joint — TMJ — sits directly in front of your ear, and the muscles that close it are among the strongest in the body for their size. When they're overworked, from clenching, stress, or long days at a screen with your head forward, they tighten and refer pain into the temples, the ear and the teeth.
The neck is almost always involved. Head position changes how the jaw sits, and the upper neck shares nerve pathways with the jaw, so it's common for what feels like a jaw problem to be half a neck problem. Treating one without the other is why night guards alone sometimes aren't enough.
What we'd actually do
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Assess the jaw, the neck and the pattern
How you open, where it deviates, what the muscles are doing, and how your neck and posture feed into it. We'll also ask about stress and sleep, because they matter here.
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Release and restore
Hands-on treatment to the jaw muscles — inside and outside the mouth, with your consent — and to the neck. Dry needling is very effective for the jaw muscles for many people.
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Retrain the habit
Specific exercises for jaw control and posture, and practical strategies for clenching. This is what makes the change last.
How long it takes
Jaw muscles respond quickly — most people notice a difference in two to four sessions. Changing a long-standing clenching pattern takes longer, and we'll work alongside your dentist where you have one.
Who you'd see
What patients say
I started seeing Jaspreet at Joybody last year after a fall. She is very knowledgeable, patient and thorough. She explains everything well and tailors the treatment to my needs. The clinic is also a very calming and welcoming environment. I highly recommend booking with Jaspreet as I've seen real progress thanks to her guidance!
I had an amazing experience with my Physiotherapist, Jaspreet. She made me feel completely safe, calm, and comfortable despite my fear of needles, which I truly appreciated. Thanks to her care and expertise, my back pain from weightlifting…
Frequently asked questions
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Isn't this a dentist's job?
It's a shared one. Your dentist looks after your teeth and bite and may fit a night guard; we treat the joint, the muscles and the neck. The two work well together, and we're happy to write to your dentist.
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Will you put your fingers in my mouth?
Some of the most effective jaw treatment is done from inside the mouth, with gloves. It's only ever done with your explicit consent, it's explained first, and there's a great deal we can do without it if you'd rather not.
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Can physio help my headaches?
Often, yes — tension-type headaches around the temples and base of the skull frequently come from the jaw and upper neck. If your headaches have a different pattern we'll say so.
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Is it covered?
As physiotherapy — typically 95–100% under extended health benefits.