TMJ & Jaw Treatment in Markham
Jaw pain, clicking when you chew, headaches that won't quit — temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problems can make everyday things like eating, talking, and sleeping miserable. At MetaTherapy in Markham, our physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopath, and registered massage therapists work together to treat TMJ pain at its source, not just mask it.
Your first appointment includes a thorough assessment of your jaw, neck, and posture, a discussion of your symptoms and history, and a treatment plan tailored to you. Many patients feel relief after the first few sessions, though the number of visits depends on the cause and severity.
What is TMJ?
The temporomandibular joint connects your jaw to your skull. When the joint or the muscles around it aren't working properly — from teeth grinding or clenching, stress, an injury, arthritis, or poor posture — it can cause jaw pain or tenderness, clicking or popping when you open or close your mouth, difficulty opening your mouth fully or jaw locking, headaches, ear pain, neck and shoulder pain, and pain when chewing or yawning.
How we treat TMJ at MetaTherapy
Every TMJ case is different, so your plan is built around your symptoms and what we find on assessment. Our approach combines hands-on care with advanced technology:
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Shockwave therapy with the ATLAS tip — our STORZ DUOLITH SD1 shockwave device, fitted with the soft silicone ATLAS tip, delivers gentle energy to the jaw muscles and trigger points that are too sensitive for standard shockwave.
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Intra-oral massage (RMT) — our registered massage therapists use gloved intra-oral techniques to release tension in the jaw muscles from inside the mouth, reaching the masseter, temporalis, and pterygoid muscles that can't be fully treated from the outside.
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Osteopathic and chiropractic TMJ care — our osteopath and chiropractors have specific training in TMJ assessment and treatment, addressing the jaw joint itself as well as the neck and upper back, which are closely linked to jaw pain.
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External and internal soft tissue release — hands-on release of the muscles associated with the TMJ, both externally (jaw, temples, neck) and internally (intra-oral), to reduce muscle tension and restore normal movement.
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TMJ glides — gentle, controlled gliding movements of the jaw joint to restore smooth movement, reduce clicking, and improve how far you can open your mouth.
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Deep oscillation therapy — a gentle, pain-free treatment that reduces inflammation and swelling in the jaw tissues and promotes healing.
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Laser therapy — targeted light therapy to reduce pain and inflammation in the jaw joint and surrounding muscles.
What sets us apart for jaw care
