TMJ & Jaw Pain Treatment
in Canmore
Specialist treatment for Temporal Mandibular Joint (TMJ) dysfunction — addressing jaw pain, clicking, headaches, teeth grinding, and restricted mouth opening through targeted intraoral and extraoral massage techniques, myofascial release, and BIOFLEX laser therapy.
Effective, hands-on relief for jaw pain and dysfunction
TMJ (Temporal Mandibular Joint) disorder is a common but frequently undertreated condition that causes jaw pain, clicking and locking, headaches, ear pain, neck tension, and difficulty chewing or opening the mouth fully. The TMJ is one of the most complex joints in the body — and one that responds exceptionally well to skilled manual therapy.
Lisa offers comprehensive TMJ treatment combining extraoral (outside the mouth) and intraoral (inside the mouth) massage techniques, myofascial release of the masseter, pterygoid, and temporalis muscles, and BIOFLEX laser therapy to reduce joint inflammation. This integrated approach addresses both the symptoms and the underlying muscular causes of TMJ dysfunction.
TMJ treatments are very specific to your jaw’s needs. Lisa uses specific techniques from ART, Travell myofacsial and trigger points and Vodder’s lymphatic intra-oral techniques. This treatment is for jaw tension, teeth grinding, headaches, and general face tension. Treatments vary from 30 minie, 45 minutes.
TMJ symptoms and related conditions
TMJ dysfunction rarely presents in isolation — it is commonly linked to cervical spine tension, headaches, and dental problems.
Pain, clicking, popping, or grinding sensations in the jaw joint — often worse in the morning or after prolonged chewing or speaking.
Headaches originating from the masseter and temporalis muscles — often described as a tight band around the head or pain behind the eyes.
Nocturnal or daytime teeth grinding and clenching that overloads the TMJ, causes muscle hypertrophy, and leads to tooth wear and chronic jaw fatigue.
Limited or painful jaw opening — trismus — caused by muscular spasm, joint inflammation, or post-surgical changes to the surrounding soft tissue.
TMJ dysfunction can refer pain into the ear, cause a sensation of fullness or pressure, and even affect hearing — symptoms often mistaken for inner ear problems.
Chronic jaw dysfunction creates compensatory tension patterns in the cervical spine and shoulder girdle — Lisa addresses the full kinetic chain, not just the jaw.
Both intraoral and extraoral methods for complete jaw muscle access.
Cold laser reduces joint inflammation between manual therapy sessions.
30 minutes-$80.00
45 minutes-$100.00
Specialist TMJ care as part of a broad clinical practice since 1998.
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