TMJ Treatment in Winnipeg
TMJ PAIN SHOULDN'T CONTROL YOUR LIFE
If you're dealing with jaw pain, clicking, popping, or difficulty opening your mouth, you know how TMJ dysfunction takes over. It's not just your jaw—it's headaches that won't quit, neck tension that radiates down your shoulders, trouble eating the foods you love, and maybe even disrupted sleep because you can't find a comfortable position.
You might have been told to wear a night guard, take pain medication, or just "try to relax your jaw." But the pain keeps coming back because no one's addressing why your jaw isn't functioning properly in the first place.
Why TMJ Problems Are More Than Just Your Jaw
Your temporomandibular joint is one of the most complex joints in your body. It's connected to your skull, your neck, your shoulders, and even your posture. When something's not working right, it creates a cascade of compensations throughout your entire body.
TMJ dysfunction can be caused by:
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Old injuries or whiplash affecting neck alignment
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Dental work that changed your bite
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Chronic stress leading to jaw clenching
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Postural imbalances from work or daily habits
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Fascial restrictions pulling on jaw structures
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Scar tissue from previous trauma
Most treatments only address the jaw itself. But if the root cause is in your neck, your shoulders, or your overall body alignment, treating just the jaw will only provide temporary relief.
Common TMJ Symptoms I Treat:
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Jaw pain and clicking
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Difficulty opening or closing mouth
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Headaches and migraines from TMJ
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Ear pain or ringing
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Neck and shoulder tension
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Facial pain
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Jaw locking or catching
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Pain while chewing or talking
Whole-Body TMJ Treatment That Actually Works
Osteopathic treatment for TMJ dysfunction addresses not just your jaw, but all the systems that affect it. Research shows that osteopathy effectively reduces TMJ pain, improves jaw function, and addresses the underlying causes—not just the symptoms.¹⁻²
Here's what comprehensive TMJ treatment looks like:
Complete Assessment
We’ll examine your jaw, neck, skull, shoulders, and posture to identify all the factors contributing to your TMJ dysfunction. This includes looking at how your whole body compensates for restrictions and imbalances.
Address the Root Cause
Whether it's fascial restrictions, neck misalignment, or compensation patterns from old injuries, I treat what's actually causing your jaw pain—not just where you feel it.
Integrated Care
I’ll work alongside your dentist or orthodontist when needed, ensuring your treatment plan addresses both the structural and dental components of TMJ dysfunction.
Lasting Results
By treating your whole body and removing the restrictions causing your jaw problems, you get relief that lasts—not just temporary fixes that wear off.
Balance Treatment Approach
Treatment Includes
✓ Comprehensive jaw and whole-body assessment
✓ Gentle manual techniques to release jaw restrictions
✓ Treatment of neck, skull, and facial structures
✓ Postural and alignment correction
✓ Coordination with dental care when appropriate
References
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Detoni, R., Hartz, C. S., Fusatto, E. L., Bicalho, E., Nacimento-Moraes, K. S. G., Rizzatti-Barbosa, C. M., & Lopes, F. O. T. (2022). Relationship between osteopathic manipulative treatment of the temporomandibular joint, molar shim and the orthostatic position: a randomized, controlled and double blinded study. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 29, 187-197.
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Postnikov, M. A., Chigarina, S. E., Podmogilny, S., Postnikova, E., Klochkov, F., Ispanova, S., ... & Domenyuk, D. (2021). Osteopathic correction in treating patients with tension headache symptom against TMJ dysfunction. Archiv EuroMedica, 11(4), 111.
Stop Living Around Your Jaw Pain
You deserve to eat without pain, sleep without grinding, and get through your day without constant jaw tension and headaches. TMJ dysfunction is treatable—when you address the whole picture, not just isolated symptoms.
Get comprehensive assessment and treatment for the source of TMJ problems.