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Jaw pain, headaches, or neck and spine discomfort can significantly impact daily life — affecting sleep, concentration, work, and overall wellbeing. These symptoms are often interconnected and influenced by posture, muscle tension, joint function, stress, and movement patterns.

Rhona provides thorough, individualised assessment and evidence-based physiotherapy care to help identify contributing factors to your symptoms and guide you toward improved comfort, movement, and function.

What Are the TMJ, Headache and Spine Systems?

Your temporomandibular joint (TMJ), neck, and spine work together to support posture, head control, and efficient movement. Muscles, joints, and nerves in these areas are closely linked — which is why jaw issues can contribute to headaches, and neck dysfunction can influence both.

When these systems are not functioning optimally, symptoms may include pain, stiffness, restricted movement, clicking or locking of the jaw, tension headaches, or radiating discomfort.

Common Conditions Rhona Can Help With:

  • Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction
  • Jaw pain, clicking, or locking
  • Tension headaches
  • Cervicogenic (neck-related) headaches
  • Neck pain and stiffness
  • Upper back and postural pain
  • Whiplash-associated disorders
  • Facet joint pain
  • Disc-related pain
  • General spinal pain and movement dysfunction
  • Potential Physiotherapy Treatment Options

Your physiotherapy program may include:

  • Hands-on manual therapy to the jaw, neck, and spine
  • TMJ-specific exercises and movement retraining
  • Neck and upper back mobilisation (where appropriate)
  • Postural and ergonomic education
  • Strength and mobility exercises for the neck, upper back, and core
  • Jaw relaxation and muscle release techniques
  • Headache management strategies
  • Pain education and self-management tools
  • Care is tailored to your presentation, goals, and response to treatment.

What to Expect

Your initial consultation will include a detailed discussion of your symptoms, triggers, and goals, followed by a physical examination of your jaw, neck, posture, and spine.

Based on this assessment, Rhona will develop an evidence-based, personalised treatment plan focused on addressing contributing factors — not just managing symptoms.

When to Seek Help

  • Jaw pain, clicking, or difficulty opening your mouth
  • Frequent or persistent headaches
  • Neck pain, stiffness, or reduced movement
  • Pain associated with posture, stress, or prolonged computer use
  • Radiating pain into the head, shoulders, or arms
  • Symptoms that are not improving over time

Early assessment and appropriate care can make a meaningful difference.

Call (03) 5976 4944 or Book Online with Rhona today.