Headaches,
Orofacial Pain &
TMJ Dysfunction

Headaches, orofacial pain and TMJ dysfunction often occur alongside neck pain and tension. In many cases, there is an underlying postural imbalance that needs to be addressed. We use a holistic approach to restore healthy relationships between the head, face, jaw and neck. We also address the trunk, pelvis and feet, since they provide the supportive foundation for everything above.

How we breathe directly affects how we hold our posture, so establishing healthy breathing patterns is a key part of our treatment. This often includes training proper tongue posture and swallowing, which are commonly affected in people with these symptoms.

Your bite, jaw position and airway structure are also important factors in chronic headaches, orofacial pain and TMJ dysfunction. We work closely with expert dentists in the area to provide collaborative, interdisciplinary care when your needs extend beyond physical therapy.

To support healing, we use modalities such as frequency specific microcurrent and cold laser therapy to help calm inflammation and support tissue recovery. Nutritional therapy can also address underlying factors that contribute to inflammation and pain. Finally, we believe honoring the mind-body connection is essential, especially for chronic conditions, and we integrate these therapies when appropriate.