Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD)

Teeth clenching, jaw pain, clicking and waking up tired in the morning.

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Symptoms

  • Teeth clenching and jaw pain
  • Head, neck and temple pain
  • Waking up tired in the morning
  • Clicking sounds, locking or catching in the jaw
  • Limited mouth opening
  • Facial asymmetry
  • Sounds when chewing
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Treatment

Effective treatment is possible with osteopathy, acupuncture and ultrasound therapy. In osteopathy, we look at the ankle first, because the foundation of the body’s balance begins right there — by correcting pronation and supination disorders, the strain placed on the upper body (low back, upper back, jaw) is reduced.

Methods we use

Osteopathy

A hands-on treatment method that works on the musculoskeletal system, internal organs, spine, nervous system a…

Ultrasound therapy

High-frequency sound waves acting on both superficial and deep tissues.

Acupuncture

Stimulation of specific active points on the body with fine needles — a method from Chinese medicine that is r…

Cosmetic osteopathy and facial asymmetry

The cause of facial asymmetry is not always in the face. Osteopathy treats the body as a whole and looks for t…

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Related conditions

Sources and further reading

  1. Temporomandibular disorder (TMD)NHS (Böyük Britaniya)
  2. Teeth grinding (bruxism)NHS (Böyük Britaniya)

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