The temporomandibular joints (TMJs) play a critical role in chewing, speaking, breathing, and posture. When irritation or imbalance develops, symptoms may include jaw pain, clicking or restriction, headaches, neck pain, facial discomfort, or difficulty chewing. TMJ dysfunction is rarely isolated to the jaw alone—it is closely connected to posture, breathing mechanics, cranial alignment, and nervous system regulation.

At The Essential Healing Center, we take a whole-body, hands-on approach to TMJ dysfunction. Through comprehensive osteopathic evaluation, we assess how the jaw, head, neck, spine, connective tissue, circulation, and nervous system are interacting. Care is focused on reducing excessive tension, restoring balanced movement, and improving coordination between the jaw and the rest of the body—helping support greater comfort, mobility, and long-term function.