Understanding TMJ Pain (Jaw Pain)

If you’ve been experiencing jaw discomfort, headaches, or a clicking sensation when you chew or speak, you might be dealing with TMJ pain. At Logan Chiropractic & Wellness (Joondalup), our chiropractors see many patients whose TMJ dysfunction affects not only their jaw, but also their posture, sleep, and overall quality of life.

The TMJ refers to the temporomandibular joint (Jaw), the joint connecting your jaw to your skull. This is a joint you use daily, allowing you to talk, eat, laugh, and yawn. When this joint becomes painful, inflamed, misaligned, or overly stressed/ tension, it can lead to TMJ disorder (TMD). At Logan Chiropractic and Wellness- Joondalup, the main muscle laying over your TMJ (jaw) is the masseter that tends to be the main cause of pain.

At Logan Chiropractic and Wellness in Joondalup, TMJ (jaw pain) problems present differently from each individual. You may experience one or several of the following:

• Jaw pain or tenderness
• Clicking, popping, or grinding sounds
• Difficulty opening or closing the mouth fully
• Headaches or migraines
• Earaches or ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
• Tightness in the neck or upper back
• Pain while chewing
• Facial muscle fatigue

Because the jaw is interconnected with the muscles of the head, neck, and shoulders, TMJ (jaw pain) dysfunction often affects more than just the jaw itself.

There are several factors can contribute to TMJ disorders that our practitioners have seen at Logan Chiropractic and Wellness in our Joondalup clinic:

1. Stress & Jaw Clenching - Stress can cause unconscious tension, teeth grinding, or clenching—especially at night.
2. Misalignment of the Spine or Jaw - Poor posture, forward head position, or past injuries can place strain on the jaw complex.
3. Dental Issues - Bite imbalances, missing teeth, or orthodontic problems may shift the jaw out of its ideal position.
4. Trauma or Injury - Whiplash, falls, or sports injuries can lead to TMJ inflammation or dysfunction.
5. Arthritis - Inflammatory conditions can degrade or irritate the TMJ joint surfaces.

At Logan Chiropractic & Wellness (Joondalup), our chiropractors use different modalities to treat your jaw pain, depending where it is stemming from. Your jaw sits next to your first neck bone which may then affect the alignment of your spine also.

Here at Logan Chiropractic and Wellness in Joondalup, we will assess the root cause then apply treatments such as: Chiropractic adjustments, joint mobilisations, activator, soft tissue therapy, rehabilitative exercises, cranial work, neural organisational technique (NOT), Neuro Emotional Technique (NET), dietary and supplement recommendations, lifestyle and stress management advice.

Since poor posture (especially “tech neck”) contributes to TMJ strain, we provide exercises and ergonomic recommendations to support long-term relief.

There are 3 contributing factors to our joints being locked up, which includes jaw pain. There is for example- emotional (general life stress’s, anxiety), physical (lifting heavy things, grinding your jaw), chemical (pollutants and toxins we breathe in, sugar etc).

Simple tips that our chiropractors may recommend at Logan Chiropractic and Wellness in Joondalup include:

• Avoid chewing gum and tough foods
• Stay hydrated
• Be aware when you are clenching your jaw
• Self massage on the sides of your jaw
• Gentle jaw stretching exercises

If your jaw pain persists for more than a few days, becomes severe, or interferes with eating, speaking, or sleep, it’s time to consult your local chiropractor in Joondalup. Early care can help prevent chronic pain and restore normal jaw function quickly.

Here at Logan Chiropractic & Wellness (Joondalup)- we aim to find you lasting TMJ (Jaw) pain relief.

Our chiropractor’s are committed to helping you regain comfort, balance, and ease. Without relying on medication or invasive procedures. Through personalized chiropractic care, soft tissue therapy, dry needling, activator, neural organisational technique, neuro emotional technique, home exercises, joint mobilisation and custom wellness plans, we may support your body’s natural ability to heal.

Ready for your jaw pain relief?

Contact Logan Chiropractic and Wellness- Joondalup today to schedule your TMJ (Jaw) pain evaluation. You can contact us on 0413 984 665, email loganchirowellness@gmail.com or book online at www.loganchirowellness.com.

Logan Chiropractic and Wellness in Joondalup services patients in Currambine, Connolly, Kinross, Iluka, Ocean Reef, Whitfords, Hillary’s, Edgewater, Wanneroo, Mullaloo, Woodvale, Banksia Grove, Tapping, Mindarie, Alkimos and surrounding suburbs. You can contact us on 0413 984 665. Dr Tash Logan and the team look forward in assisting you on your health journey.

Post codes serviced 6027, 6026, 6028, 6065, 6024, 6022, 6029, 6030, 6031, 6035, 6037, 6039.