Move beyond jaw pain and muscle tension with a personalized, whole-body approach to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction.
At Catalyst, our physical therapists look at how your jaw, neck, posture, movement habits, and muscle control work together—then build a plan to help you move more comfortably and confidently.
TMJ dysfunction can involve jaw pain, limited motion, muscle tension, headaches, and discomfort related to clenching or grinding. Catalyst treats the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder population with care that considers more than one painful area.
Our team’s approach reflects the broader Catalyst philosophy: understand the body as a connected system, identify movement limitations, and pair hands-on care with active retraining. Jonathan Fong, DPT, has a specific interest in working with patients with TMJ disorders and uses specialized techniques followed by neuromuscular retraining to support lasting improvements in strength and range of motion.
Your care plan is built around your symptoms, movement, goals, and the factors contributing to your discomfort.
We assess the way your body moves and works together, including the jaw and the surrounding areas that may influence comfort and function. This helps us focus on the “why” behind your limitations—not only where you feel pain.
Manual techniques may be used to address mobility and muscle tension. Catalyst clinicians use hands-on techniques with intention—whether the goal is reducing discomfort, improving mobility, or helping you move more comfortably.
After hands-on treatment, neuromuscular retraining helps build strength, coordination, and range of motion. The goal is to give you practical tools that support healthier movement beyond the clinic.
Catalyst’s conditions guide identifies TMJ disorder and jaw pain, headaches with a TMJ driver, and bruxism-related muscle tension as concerns treated through TMJ therapy. If jaw symptoms are affecting your daily life, an evaluation can help identify the next best step.
Care for pain and movement limitations involving the temporomandibular joint.
Assessment and treatment for headaches where jaw dysfunction may be a contributing factor.
Support for muscle tension associated with clenching or grinding habits.
Catalyst brings physical therapists, massage therapists, and performance professionals together in a collaborative environment. This connected approach helps our team create care that is individualized, educational, and focused on helping you return to the activities that matter to you.
Your plan may include manual therapy, targeted exercise, education, and movement strategies tailored to your goals.
Start with a conversation about what you are experiencing and what you want to get back to doing.