TMJ Physiotherapy in Langford and Victoria

At Parkway Physiotherapy, we understand the debilitating effects that temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) can have on your daily life. Our dedicated TMJ Physiotherapy service is designed to provide relief and improve the quality of life for those suffering from jaw pain, discomfort, and dysfunction.

What is TMJ Physiotherapy?

TMJ Physiotherapy is a specialized form of physical therapy focused on the assessment, treatment, and management of temporomandibular joint disorders. Our experienced physiotherapists use a combination of hands-on techniques and personalized exercise programs to address your unique needs.

Who Can Benefit from TMJ Physiotherapy?

Our TMJ Physiotherapy service is ideal if you’re experiencing:

Jaw pain or tenderness
Difficulty chewing or pain while chewing
Aching facial pain
Locking of the joint, making it difficult to open or close the mouth
Clicking, popping, or grating sounds in the jaw joint when opening or closing the mouth

Benefits of Treating TMD with Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy for TMD aims to reduce pain, restore normal jaw movement, and alleviate associated symptoms. Treatment may include:

Rehabilitative Exercises: To improve the range of motion and strengthen the muscles of the jaw.
Manual Therapy: Techniques such as soft tissue massage to relieve muscle tension and improve joint mobility.
Pain Management Strategies: Including advice on how to manage pain and modify activities to prevent aggravation of symptoms.
Education: Empowering you with the knowledge to manage your condition effectively.

Ready to Get Started?

1:1 Appointments
Personalized Treatments
Experienced Team

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How to Get Started

1. Pick Your Location

Choose which location or practitioner you would like to see. If you need help choosing, give us a call!

2. Book an Appointment

Call us or book online to schedule your appointment. Our friendly front-desk team is happy to answer your questions.

3. Your First Appointment

During your first appointment, we’ll do an assessment and ask a few background questions. Our goal is to start treating you as fast as possible, so you can start feeling better today.

4. Treatment Action Plan

Every new patient to Parkway will receive a Treatment Action Plan. This is built with your unique goals, the nature of your injury, the types of treatment(s) we are suggesting and a timeline for recovery.

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our team

Meet Our TMD Physiotherapists

Kristin Looby

Physiotherapist

Tuscany Village
Lauren Macauley

Physiotherapist

Tuscany Village
Conor Michiel

Physiotherapist

Happy Valley
Kristen Leech

Physiotherapist

Happy Valley
Briana May

Physiotherapist

Millstream Village
Andrew Grant

Physiotherapist

Millstream Village

“Very lovely office, and great staff! I always feel like my problem areas are addressed and I leave feeling equipped with the right tools to make my body feel its best! Thanks for continuing to work with me for the last few years!”

Chelsea A.

Happy Valley Location

“Michelle Nicholson and the staff are amazing to work with. Highly recommend it. I have been going since 2018, and I never had a negative experience. They helped me recover from 3 car accidents in 6 years.”

Chris M.

Millstream Village Location

“I cannot say enough about how my physiotherapist Kalpana Ravala has changed my life in maintaining my physical health. Run, don’t walk to this individual as she is one of the most compassionate, knowledgeable, professional individuals I have come to know!”

Tina L.

Sooke Location

“I’ve been to Parkway at other locations before and always been happy with the results, contacted Tuscany Village for my sore neck and was relieved to be lucky enough to get a same day appointment.”

Alicia B.

Tuscany Village Location

“Julia was referred to me by another distance runner and I’m so fortunate for this. Julia and the support staff are always professional, friendly, and effective in getting me past injuries and running to my best ability.”

Greg G.

Happy Valley Location

“Both physios I’ve met with have been absolutely terrific. Thorough, easy to talk with, and left with a practical plan to solve my issue. Easy online booking, organized, professional, and warm team.”

Shane S.

Millstream Village Location

“Parkway Physiotherapy & Performance Centre staff are very helpful, kind, professional, and thorough. They are providing great support, information and resources on stretches and exercises to work on through my healing journey. A great experience.”

D. Thompson

Sooke Location

“Worked together with my physiotherapist on my specialties so I can keep doing the movement I love to be able to do, not just status-quo, but actual performance and strength improvements. Very lovely location, top-notch service, and really great physiotherapists. Highly recommended!”

Susan P.

Tuscany Village Location