Jaw Pain, Clicking, and Tension Treatment for Richmond and Henrico County
If you're struggling with jaw pain, clicking, headaches, or difficulty opening your mouth, you’re not alone—and you're in the right place. TMJ dysfunction can affect your daily life, and physical therapy offers a safe, effective solution for patients in Richmond and Henrico County.
Treatment is available at the H2 Health clinic in Glen Allen, VA, with care focused on personalized, hands-on therapy that targets the root causes of your jaw issues.
What Is TMJ Dysfunction?
TMJ dysfunction, or temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), involves irritation or mechanical problems in the joints and muscles around your jaw. Symptoms often include:
Clicking or popping with jaw movement
Pain with talking, chewing, or yawning
Jaw locking or difficulty opening wide
Facial tightness and headaches
Neck pain or ear pressure
These issues rarely exist in isolation. They’re often tied to neck posture, muscle tension, breathing patterns, and stress—which is why full-body evaluation and treatment is so important.
Why Physical Therapy for TMJ in Richmond?
Many people in Richmond and Henrico County are told to wear a night guard or just "wait it out." But TMJ dysfunction is a musculoskeletal problem, which means physical therapy is often the most direct way to treat it.
At H2 Health in Glen Allen, care is provided by a board-certified orthopedic specialist with advanced training in manual therapy and a focus on treating TMJ-related issues. Therapy doesn’t just address symptoms—it targets:
Muscle overuse or imbalance
Joint instability or disc displacement
Postural contributors from the neck and upper back
Nervous system sensitivity related to stress or pain
Clenching or bruxism habits
What TMJ Physical Therapy May Include
Each treatment plan is tailored to your needs, but common elements include:
TMJ control exercises to improve movement and reduce overuse
Gentle manual therapy for jaw, face, and neck muscles
Postural retraining to improve alignment and reduce joint strain
Breathing and stress management techniques
Proprioceptive retraining to improve awareness and muscle coordination
Special care for patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome or hypermobility
Conveniently Located Near Richmond and Henrico County
Treatment is provided at the H2 Health clinic in Glen Allen, just minutes from:
Richmond (including West End and Northside)
Henrico County (Short Pump, Lakeside, East End)
Hanover County and surrounding areas
This location serves as a hub for high-quality physical therapy with a specialty in TMJ, neck pain, and related disorders.
What to Expect at Your First Appointment
At your evaluation, we will:
Review your full medical and jaw pain history
Assess jaw movement, neck posture, and breathing patterns
Identify habits or movement patterns that may be contributing
Create a treatment plan focused on stability, pain relief, and long-term control
If needed, therapy can be coordinated with other providers, including dentists, ENTs, or orofacial pain specialists.
Schedule TMJ Physical Therapy in Richmond Today
If you're experiencing jaw pain, clicking, clenching, or headaches—physical therapy may be the solution you've been looking for.
Click here to schedule at H2 Health Glen Allen and take the first step toward lasting relief.
Need more info first? Check out the TMJ FAQ page or browse the TMJ blog here on BallouPT.com for education and exercises.
Note: The views expressed on this page are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer.