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TMJ Dysfunction & Jaw Pain Treatment in Houston | Motus Physical Therapy
TMJ dysfunction (TMD) can cause jaw pain, clicking, headaches, and difficulty chewing or speaking. At Motus Physical Therapy, we provide specialized TMJ treatment in Houston focused on reducing pain, restoring jaw function, and improving overall mobility through personalized, evidence-based physical therapy.
What is TMJ Dysfunction?
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ/TMD) is a condition that affects the joints and muscles responsible for jaw movement. It can develop from muscle tightness, joint misalignment, injury, or poor movement patterns, leading to symptoms such as jaw pain, stiffness, clicking or popping sounds, headaches, and difficulty opening or closing the mouth. Proper evaluation and physical therapy treatment can help address the underlying cause and restore normal jaw function.
Jaw pain or tenderness
Ear pain or ringing
Locking of the jaw
Clicking or popping sounds
Headaches or migraines
Difficulty chewing
How We Treat TMJ Dysfunction
Our treatment approach focuses on both symptom relief and correcting the root cause:
Manual therapy to improve joint mobility and release muscle tension
Neuromuscular re-education for proper jaw alignment and function
Postural correction to reduce strain on the TMJ
Dry Needling to release trigger points in jaw, neck, and shoulders
Class 4 Laser Therapy to reduce inflammation
Neubie Therapy to retrain jaw and neck muscles
Advanced Technology
for Faster Results
✔ Reduces Jaw, Face & Neck Tension
Neubie helps release chronic tightness in key TMJ-related muscles such as the masseter, temporalis, and cervical muscles, reducing jaw stiffness and facial pain.
✔ Retrains the Nervous System
TMJ dysfunction is often neurological. Neubie improves brain-to-muscle communication, helping reduce involuntary clenching, grinding (bruxism), and poor jaw mechanics.
✔ Decreases Pain & Inflammation
Direct current stimulation helps calm irritated nerves and reduce inflammation, often providing relief during or shortly after treatment sessions.
✔ Improves Jaw Mobility & Function
Patients often experience smoother jaw opening, reduced clicking or locking, improved chewing, and less discomfort with talking or yawning.
✔ Addresses the Root Cause — Not Just Symptoms
Unlike traditional treatments, Neubie Therapy evaluates and treats the entire neuromuscular chain, including the neck, upper spine, and posture, which play a critical role in TMJ health.
Benefits of Neubie Therapy for TMJ Pain
Start your TMJ Treatment in Houston today
If you are experiencing jaw pain or TMJ dysfunction, our team at Motus Physical Therapy is here to help. Schedule an appointment today and begin a personalized treatment plan designed to relieve pain, restore function, and support long-term recovery.