NEW APPROACH TMJ, Jaw Clicking Treatment, Clenching and Facial Tension (Auckland & Christchurch)

NEW APPROACH Jaw treatment Auckland Christchurch

TMJ is often not only a jaw problem

TMJ symptoms are common: clicking, popping, tightness, pain near the ear, headaches, jaw locking, and clenching. Many people treat the jaw locally, yet symptoms keep returning.

A missing piece for many adults is the airway. If nasal breathing is subtly restricted often unnoticed, the body compensates, especially at night. That compensation can increase clenching, tension, and facial pain.

For a structural approach to jaw clicking treatment Auckland Christchurch - Cranial Solutions NZ clinic.

The mouth breathing and clenching loop

A common loop looks like this:

• Nasal restriction increases mouth breathing

• Mouth breathing reduces sleep depth and increases arousal

• The jaw clenches more to stabilise the airway

• Tension builds in the jaw, temples, and neck

• Pain sensitivity rises and symptoms flare

Many people are surprised by how much jaw symptoms change when breathing and sleep improve.

When TMJ symptoms suggest an airway assessment is useful

Consider assessment if you have TMJ issues plus:

• Chronic blocked nose at night (not always noticeable)

• Snoring or waking unrefreshed

• Morning jaw tightness or temple headache

• Facial pressure or behind eye heaviness

• Neck stiffness and headaches

• Post nasal drip and throat dryness

How Cranial Solutions NZ approaches TMJ patterns

Our approach includes a cranial-facial structural assessment and, where appropriate, NasalRX work to support nasal airflow.

We focus on:

• Cranial-facial tension patterns

• Jaw function and clenching habits

• Neck mechanics and upper airway tension

• Nasal airflow restriction patterns

• Sleep and mouth breathing indicators

The goal is functional alignment of structure When the pattern fits, improving airway mechanics reduce the drivers that keep TMJ stuck.

What people often notice

People often report changes such as:

• Symptoms cleared

• Less jaw tightness, especially on waking

• Clenching resolved

• Less facial pressure and temple tension

• Improved nasal breathing and sleep quality

• Less reactivity during stressful periods

Practical steps that support results

Alongside in clinic work, these habits often help:

• Nasal hygiene if tolerated

• Sleep posture changes

• Jaw relaxation practice (tongue posture, unclenching awareness)

• Reducing stimulants late day

• Hydration and mineral support

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FAQs

Is TMJ always a dental bite issue?Sometimes dental factors contribute, but many TMJ patterns are driven by tension, breathing mechanics, and nervous system load.

Can NasalRX help if my jaw pain is long term?If mouth breathing and nasal restriction are part of your pattern, improving airflow can reduce the drivers that keep symptoms chronic.

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