Symptoms
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Pain
Pain in the jaw joint, ear or temple with chewing or clenching — often myofascial rather than purely articular.
Overview
Most temporomandibular disorders have a significant myofascial component. The masseter, temporalis, medial pterygoid and SCM all refer pain in the jaw and ear region. Targeted manual therapy and dry needling on these muscles often outperforms passive interventions.
Primary Symptoms
References
- • Fernández-de-las-Peñas — Temporomandibular Disorders
Medically reviewed by: Physio Energy clinical team — physiotherapists specialised in myofascial pain · Last reviewed:
