45 minutes, when you book privately
A private initial appointment runs 45 minutes, so there's room for a thorough assessment and a real conversation. Appointments funded by an EPC care plan, WorkCover or DVA run 30 minutes.
Physiotherapy for jaw pain in Albany Creek.
The jaw is one of the most commonly used joints in the body, as we use it for activities such as eating, speaking, breathing, and even yawning. That's why jaw pain, or temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain, can be debilitating to those that suffer from it! Our physios work out what's causing your pain, then treat that.
So what might indicate TMJ (jaw) is the cause of the pain?
Any of these, on their own or together, is worth a proper look.
- Difficulty opening wide
- The mouth doesn't open the way it used to, or it feels like it won't go the whole way.
- Clicking or locking
- A click, a clunk, or a jaw that catches or locks on the way open or closed.
- Pain in the jaw, face or ear
- Pain in the jaw, the cheek, the temples, the teeth or the ear, and sometimes into the neck.
- Teeth grinding
- Grinding or clenching your teeth (bruxism), often at night.
- Headaches
- Headaches that sit mainly around the temples.
- Trouble eating
- Pain with chewing or swallowing.
There are 3 main types of jaw pain.
Physiotherapy has been shown to be effective in the treatment of persistent TMJ pain. Often, it's a combination of muscle and joint pain that contributes. That's why, as part of the consultation at Three Pillar Health, we will perform a detailed assessment consisting of muscle and joint testing, a thorough case history and other manual tests, to make sure your treatment plan is designed for your specific type of jaw pain.
- Muscle-based pain
- Pain from the muscles around the face and neck and the fascia that wraps them.
- Joint-based pain
- Pain from the joint itself: the bones, the disc and the cartilage.
- Combination or complex pain
- Pain from both the muscles and the joint, and other contributing factors such as poor sleep, stress, neck problems, poor posture and more. Most often it's a combination.
Zac Cronk has completed a 2 day course in the assessment and management of TMD, and has a special interest in headaches, which often come with jaw pain. More about Zac.
So what should I expect?
Your initial consultation will involve a comprehensive assessment where we discuss your symptoms, concerns and medical history, followed by a physical examination to determine the cause of your problem. Once we have a diagnosis, we will work together to form a treatment plan which will help to achieve your goals and address your problem.
A written management plan
After visit one you get your diagnosis, the path forward, and how long it should take. You take it home rather than trying to remember it.
The same clinician every visit
You build a real relationship with one person, and you're treated the same on your last visit as your first. If you don't need to come back, we'll tell you.
Fees
Private appointment fees are below. Care plan, WorkCover and DVA appointments are funded differently; the full list is on the homepage.
Funding we work with
Private patients, private health insurance, Medicare care plans, DVA and WorkCover.
$140
Private initial appointment
A full 45 minutes for a thorough assessment, objective testing, and your written management plan. Care plan, WorkCover and DVA initial appointments run 30 minutes.
$115
Follow-up appointment
Each visit after your first, with the same clinician who already knows your story.
Come and get it looked at properly.
Book online any time, or call the clinic and we'll talk it through first. Your assessment, the type of jaw pain you have and the plan for it are all written down for you after visit one.