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Your Jaw Pain Has a Reason. Let’s Find It and Fix It.
You can’t stop clenching. Nothing is working. You’re exhausted from the pain, the headaches, and the feeling that this might be permanent. You’re not out of options.
You can’t stop clenching. Nothing is working. You’re exhausted from the pain, the headaches, and the feeling that this might be permanent. You’re not out of options.
We look beyond just the jaw.
We assess your neck, stress patterns, sleep quality, and bite mechanics to find what’s actually driving your pain.
Targeted therapies that go deeper than a night guard.
Focused shockwave, hands-on muscle release, and rehab exercises designed for your jaw muscles and triggers.
A plan to keep the pain from coming back.
We address the stress, sleep, and habits that maintain the cycle so you don’t end up right back where you started.
60-minute one-on-one assessment + treatment plan.
No pressure, no contracts.
If any of this sounds familiar, you're in the right place.
Your jaw is tight and sore all day, especially at work or when you’re stressed
You wake up with jaw pain, headaches, or both, and mornings feel harder than they should
Chewing, yawning, or even talking for too long makes your face ache
You have a night guard but it hasn’t changed the pain or the clenching
You want real answers about why your jaw hurts, not just another appliance or “wait and see”
The Real Problem
Explore 4 slides on TMJ Jaw Pain and Teeth grinding (clenching)
Most people have several of these happening at once. That’s why we assess the whole system, from your neck and posture to your stress and sleep patterns, not just the painful jaw.
OUR APPROACH
INITIAL VISIT
Assess jaw movement, muscle tenderness, and trigger point patterns in your masseter, temporalis, and neck
Identify which pain drivers are dominant: muscle overload, stress-related clenching, sleep disruption, or cervical involvement
Receive a clear written plan with transparent pricing before you commit to anything
First 2 to 4 Weeks
Focused shockwave therapy to reduce myofascial pain and address trigger points in the jaw muscles
Massage and soft tissue release targeting the masseter, temporalis, and surrounding muscles
Chiropractic cervical adjustments as needed if neck involvement is identified
Make chewing, talking, and yawning tolerable, fast.
4+ Weeks and Beyond
Progressive jaw rehab exercises for motor control, load tolerance, and coordination
Behavioural strategies for daytime clenching awareness, stress management, and sleep improvement
Ongoing reassessment to adjust the plan as your jaw responds and your function improves
What To Expect
Every case is different, but research and our clinical experience consistently show:
Noticeable pain improvement in as little as 2 to 4 weeks. Research shows massage and soft tissue protocols can reduce jaw pain and improve mouth opening within a 2-week timeframe. Shockwave therapy studies report meaningful pain reduction within 3 to 4 sessions.
Better jaw function for daily life. Many patients experience wider, more comfortable mouth opening and reduced pain with chewing, talking, and yawning as treatment progresses.
More durable results when the drivers are addressed. Research indicates that improvements hold longer when active exercise, stress management, and behavioural habits are part of the plan, not just passive treatment alone.
Our promise: we will tell you honestly at the assessment if we don’t believe you’re a good candidate for this approach.
EVIDENCE
A large 2023 BMJ network meta-analysis of randomized trials supports that multiple non-invasive approaches can improve pain and function in chronic TMJ-related pain.
Manual therapy combined with exercise has been shown to reduce jaw pain and improve mouth opening in systematic reviews of TMD trials.
A randomized controlled trial found that massage-based protocols reduced pain and improved mouth opening by approximately 8 to 11 mm in just two weeks.
Focused shockwave therapy has shown meaningful pain reductions compared to placebo in randomized trials targeting myofascial jaw pain, with some evidence of benefits lasting up to 24 weeks.
Systematic reviews consistently link psychosocial stress, sleep disturbance, and oral habits like clenching to muscle-related TMJ pain, supporting a multimodal approach.
Outcomes are group averages from clinical trials; individual results vary.
Here are answers to some of the most common questions about TMJ Jaw Pain and Teeth grinding (clenching).
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YOUR NEXT STEP
Stop guessing, stop collecting night guards, and get a plan that treats the system, not just the jaw.
Initial TMJ Jaw Pain and Teeth grinding (clenching) Assessment — Edmonton
60-minute one-on-one session. Here’s what’s included:
Full jaw, neck, and movement assessment including trigger point mapping
Identify which pain drivers matter for your case: muscle overload, stress clenching, sleep, or cervical involvement
Review of history and imaging if available
Clear written plan with transparent pricing before you commit
No referral needed. No obligation to continue beyond the first visit.
No pressure, no contracts.
We will tell you honestly at the assessment if we don't believe you're a good candidate for this approach. If your condition needs something different, we'll refer you directly.
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