TMJ stands for the temporomandibular joint, which connects the jaw to the skull just in front of the ear. People often say TMJ to mean pain or problems in this joint and the chewing muscles, which are called temporomandibular disorders.

Is jaw clicking a problem?

Clicking without pain or locking is common and often harmless. It needs attention if it comes with pain, locking or difficulty opening the mouth.

Can stress cause jaw pain?

It can contribute. Many people clench their teeth or tense their jaw muscles when stressed or concentrating, which can lead to pain.

Should I see a dentist or a physiotherapist for jaw pain?

Often both can help. A dentist checks your teeth, bite and need for a night splint; a physiotherapist helps with jaw movement, muscles, posture and habits.

How long does TMJ pain take to settle?

Most people improve over a few weeks with exercises and habit changes. Your progress is reviewed at each visit.

How many sessions will I need?

It depends on your condition. After the assessment you will be told what to expect, and your progress is reviewed at each visit.

TMJ & Jaw Pain Treatment in Kolkata

Physiotherapy for jaw pain, clicking and stiffness (temporomandibular disorders)

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Overview

TMJ disorders (temporomandibular disorders) cause pain in and around the jaw joint and chewing muscles, often with clicking, stiffness or difficulty opening the mouth wide. They are common and usually settle with simple care: jaw exercises, changes to habits such as clenching, and hands-on treatment for tight muscles. At our Kalighat clinic, Dr. Partha Sarathi Neogi assesses your jaw, neck and posture first. Care works alongside your dentist, who checks your teeth and bite.

How Dr. Neogi assesses jaw pain

Your history: where the pain is, clicking or locking, how wide you can open, clenching or grinding, headaches, stress and sleep.
Examination of jaw movement, the jaw joints and chewing muscles, and your neck and posture.
Checks for signs that need a dentist or doctor first, such as a dental infection, swelling or numbness.
A plain-language explanation and a plan, including jaw exercises and habit changes.

Why jaw pain happens, and how many sessions you may need

The jaw joints sit just in front of the ears and work with the chewing muscles every time you talk, chew or yawn. Overloading these muscles and joints, for example by clenching or grinding the teeth, chewing gum, long periods with the head forward at a screen, or stress, can cause pain, tight muscles and clicking. Clicking on its own, without pain or locking, is common and often harmless.

Care includes gentle jaw exercises, advice on habits and posture, and hands-on treatment of the jaw and neck muscles; dry needling may be used for tight muscles when suitable. Your dentist may suggest a night splint if you grind your teeth. Most people improve over a few weeks. How many sessions you need depends on your symptoms and how you respond, and progress is reviewed at each visit.

Who we often see

Jaw pain when chewing or talking
Clicking or popping of the jaw with pain
Difficulty opening the mouth wide
Jaw pain with clenching or grinding of the teeth
Jaw pain together with neck pain or headaches
Jaw tightness linked to stress or long screen hours

TMJ & Jaw Pain Treatment in Kolkata benefits

Treatment options (planned after your assessment)

Gentle jaw exercises for movement and control
Soft-tissue work for the chewing and neck muscles
Dry needling for tight jaw or neck muscles, when suitable
Advice on clenching, chewing, yawning and sleep habits
Posture and neck exercises for desk and phone use
Coordination with your dentist about your bite and night splints

What you can do at home

Choose softer foods for a while and avoid chewing gum and very hard or chewy foods.
Keep your teeth slightly apart and your jaw relaxed during the day.
Avoid opening your mouth very wide; support your chin when you yawn.
A warm pack on the jaw muscles can ease tightness.
For pain medicine, follow your doctor's or pharmacist's advice.

Care at our Kalighat clinic

At our Kalighat clinic, TMJ & jaw pain care starts with an assessment by Dr. Partha Sarathi Neogi, senior physiotherapist & chiropractic expert with 20+ years of clinical experience. He explains what he finds, whether hands-on care is likely to suit you, and when a doctor's opinion or a scan is needed first. The clinic is near Kalighat Metro and 27 Pally Park, Sahanagar. About the Kalighat clinic

Frequently Asked Questions

TMJ & Jaw Pain Treatment in Kolkata — Chiropractic Solution Kalighat

Looking for TMJ & jaw pain treatment? At Chiropractic Solution in Kalighat, South Kolkata, every first visit starts with an assessment so you know what is likely causing your symptoms and whether our care suits you.

When to see a doctor or go to emergency first

Please seek urgent medical care instead of booking with us if you have:

Jaw pain with chest pain, breathlessness or sweating: seek emergency care
A jaw that is locked open or closed and will not move
Swelling of the face or jaw, fever, or a dental abscess
Numbness of the face, lips or chin
Jaw pain after a blow to the face, or a change in your bite after an injury
Jaw or temple pain with new headaches, scalp tenderness or vision changes, especially over the age of 50

Do not stop any medicine your doctor has prescribed without speaking to them.

Our clinic serves patients from Kalighat, Hazra, Rashbehari, Gariahat, Ballygunge, Bhowanipore. Call or WhatsApp to book an assessment for TMJ & jaw pain treatment at our Kalighat clinic (Mon–Sat, 9 am – 8 pm).

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Phone Number

+91 85830 66950

Email Address

Parthas.neogi@gmail.com

Working Hours

Mon–Sat 9am – 8pm (Sunday closed)