Jaw pain rarely exists in isolation. TMJ symptoms can involve the jaw joints, chewing muscles, neck, posture, breathing habits, clenching, sleep, stress, and the way your nervous system holds tension.
Andrew Maillet provides focused osteopathic TMJ care at Naturology Centre in Moncton for people dealing with jaw pain, TMJ dysfunction, bruxism, headaches, neck tension, and related stress patterns.
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Are you a dentist, denturist, or dental hygienist? See our TMJ referral information for dental professionals.
Common TMJ and jaw concerns
- Jaw pain, facial tension, or sore chewing muscles
- Clenching, grinding, bruxism, or morning jaw fatigue
- TMJ clicking, popping, catching, or restricted opening
- Headaches, temple pressure, neck tension, or shoulder guarding
- Stress-related jaw holding patterns or symptoms that flare during busy periods
How osteopathic TMJ care works
Osteopathic assessment looks at how the jaw, neck, upper back, breathing mechanics, and soft tissues are working together. Treatment may include gentle hands-on techniques, movement assessment, education, and simple home strategies to reduce unnecessary guarding.
The goal is to improve comfort, mobility, awareness, and function. Care is adapted to your sensitivity and does not need to be forceful to be useful.
Shockwave therapy, integrated into your visit
Where appropriate, osteopathic visits can include radial shockwave therapy — a non-invasive treatment that uses acoustic pulses to stimulate tissue in areas of chronic tension or strain. It is used as one tool within your osteopathic session rather than booked separately, most often for stubborn muscular or tendon-related patterns around the jaw, neck, and shoulders. Whether it is useful for your situation is decided together during assessment. Shockwave, IFC/interferential current and other supportive modalities may be included when appropriate at no additional cost.
Why stress and the nervous system matter
Many people clench or hold tension without noticing it. When the nervous system is under strain, the jaw can become part of the body’s bracing pattern. TMJ care may therefore include practical nervous-system strategies, breathing awareness, or referral back to clinical hypnotherapy and HRV Biofeedback when stress regulation is a major driver.
What to expect at your appointment
Your visit includes a focused history, assessment of jaw and neck movement, discussion of triggers, and hands-on care where appropriate. You may also receive practical suggestions for awareness, pacing, sleep positioning, or reducing load on the jaw between visits.
If symptoms suggest a dental, medical, or urgent concern, you will be encouraged to involve the appropriate provider. Osteopathic care does not replace dental assessment for bite, appliance, infection, or structural dental concerns.
Book osteopathic TMJ care
For a new jaw concern, choose Initial TMJ Osteopathic Consult/Treatment. Returning clients can select a TMJ follow-up in the booking portal. Current duration and fees are shown before you confirm.
Appointments take place at 7 Alma St, Moncton, NB E1C 4Y2. Use online booking to see current availability, or call 506-830-2273 if you are unsure whether this is the right starting point.
Insurance note: osteopathy is billed separately from naturopathic services. Coverage depends on your plan and is not guaranteed. See Pricing, Insurance & Booking.
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Frequently asked questions
Can osteopathy help jaw pain?
It may help when jaw symptoms involve muscle tension, mobility restriction, neck mechanics, clenching patterns, or stress-related guarding. A proper assessment is needed to decide whether it fits your situation.
Is TMJ care painful?
Care is adapted to your comfort and sensitivity. The goal is to work with the system, not force it.
Should I still see my dentist?
Yes, especially if you have dental pain, bite changes, appliance questions, infection concerns, or tooth damage from grinding.