Do you regularly suffer from pain or tension in your jaw? Does it feel like your jaw is stuck, or do you have trouble chewing, talking or yawning? Then chances are good that orofacial physiotherapy could do something for you.

Many people's first thought of jaw complaints is the dentist - understandable, as the problem is around the mouth. But did you know that these complaints often stem from tense chewing muscles, overuse, stress or incorrect posture? In these cases, physiotherapy, and in particular orofacial physiotherapy, an effective and lasting solution.

At FRISKFYSIO, we specialise in orofacial physiotherapy, also known as jaw physiotherapy. This specialisation focuses on complaints in the head, neck and jaw area. Our therapists will help you with pain or loss of function of the jaw, as well as related complaints such as headache, neck pain, teeth grinding or earache associated with jaw problems.

Whether you suffer from a cramped jaw, a clicking jaw joint or the feeling that your jaw is 'locked' - we offer personalised, targeted treatment to relieve your symptoms and restore function.

Do you recognise yourself in (any of) the complaints below? Then it is wise to contact us:

Complaints in the area of your head, jaw or neck can be very annoying and have a major impact on your daily life. Think of tension headaches, a nagging pain in the jaw, difficulty chewing, or stiffness in the neck. But where do these complaints actually come from?

The exact cause is not always easy to determine. Several factors often play a role at the same time. Sometimes there is an obvious trigger, such as an accident or dental procedure, but in other cases the symptoms arise gradually, for example due to tension or overexertion. Below is an overview of the most common causes: