The TMJ Centre

17/11/2025

Helping little ones breathe, move, and grow! 🌟

Megan recently worked with a 3-year-old patient struggling with swollen tonsils, mouth breathing, snoring, and jaw positioning. Through playful, targeted exercises at home, she’s helped him strengthen his jaw, support nasal breathing, and even reduce tonsil swelling — all while making therapy fun and engaging.

This case highlights why Megan is so passionate about paediatrics and TMJ — helping kids improve function, comfort, and overall well-being from an early age. 🦷💫

13/11/2025

Physio exercises don’t have to feel like “therapy” especially for kids! 💪🎈

At home, turning exercises into playful, story-based games can make all the difference. From superhero moves to animal races, we help parents make physio fun, simple, and part of everyday life. 🦸‍♀️🐸

Our goal? To keep kids engaged, confident, and moving — while helping parents feel supported and stress-free on their child's recovery journey.

10/11/2025

Megan is a compassionate and driven Physiotherapist who truly loves what she does. Her goal is simple - to help every patient feel and function at their best.

A Wits graduate, Megan has continued to expand her knowledge through a wide range of specialised courses, ensuring her patients always receive the highest level of care. She’s especially passionate about helping those with chest conditions, TMJ pathologies, and neurological challenges, and supporting children in reaching their full potential.

With a special focus on TMJ, paediatrics, and adult neurology, Megan is excited to bring her skills and heart into helping patients achieve optimal orofacial function and overall well-being. 💫

06/11/2025

🦷 Low-Level Laser Therapy for TMJ: What the Research Shows

Recent studies show that LLLT is highly effective for managing temporomandibular disorders (TMD):
✔️ 60–70% reduction in pain (VAS scores)
✔️ 10–20% improvement in jaw opening (vertical aperture)
✔️ Superior results compared to occlusal splints, NSAIDs, and TENS, especially for myogenic TMD
✔️ Long-lasting relief when treatment extends beyond 4 weeks
✔️ Safe, non-invasive, and minimal side effects

By stimulating cellular repair, improving blood flow, and reducing oxidative stress, LLLT not only reduces pain and inflammation, but also enhances jaw mobility and tissue healing — making it a powerful, drug-free option for TMJ care.

30/10/2025

Another amazing tutorial with Dr. Tami Mehl & Tali Urdang from Tami Mehl Audiology on BPPV — a prevalent and important condition in our field. 🎓✨

Forever grateful for the opportunity to learn, grow, and collaborate with such incredible professionals. 🙌

23/10/2025

Pelvic Prolapse: How Physio Can Help 🌸

Pelvic organ prolapse happens when the muscles and tissues that support the pelvic organs become weakened, causing a feeling of heaviness, pressure, or discomfort.

The good news? Physiotherapy can make a real difference. We can help with:

✔️ Strengthening pelvic floor muscles
✔️ Teaching safe movement and lifting strategies
✔️ Guiding breathing techniques to reduce strain
✔️ Supporting recovery after pregnancy or surgery

Physio offers tools to manage symptoms, improve daily comfort, and help you regain control of your body. 💪

21/10/2025

🦷 TMJ Clinical Mastery Series

We’re excited to announce a brand-new 3-part webinar series with Dr. Micaela Weinberg (PhD Physiotherapy) — designed to help clinicians deepen their understanding of the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) and its clinical relevance.

From anatomy and biomechanics to disorders, ear connections, and treatment strategies, this series offers a complete toolkit to assess and manage TMJ-related conditions with confidence.

💻 Join live or access the recordings later
🎓 Includes downloadable resources and live Q&A

Perfect for Physiotherapists, MSK practitioners, and ENT specialists looking to strengthen their expertise in this complex area.

👉 Register now: https://www.hd-pn.com/webinar-seriesTMJ
Spaces are limited!

3 unique webinars! Each one 60 mins of interactive info with leading expert, Dr.Micaela Weinberg. Available individually or as a series

21/10/2025

Tight but weak — it’s more common than you think. 🌸

Marg recently treated a patient who was struggling with pelvic organ prolapse. The patient had a pessary fitted to help support her pelvic organs, but soon after, she began experiencing incontinence.

On assessment, Marg found that her pelvic floor was tight—but also weak. Through gentle release work followed by targeted strengthening, she helped restore support and reduce symptoms.

Every body is different, and that’s why a proper pelvic floor assessment is so important — it’s not just about strength, but balance and function too. 💪

03/10/2025

What an absolute privilege to attend Stephanie Thompson’s Myofunctional Therapy Course this past week!

This course gave us a whole new depth of understanding into:
✔️ Mouth breathing and tongue posture
✔️ Tongue thrust and tongue ties
✔️ Palate width and growth
✔️ Orofacial myofunctional disorders
✔️ The anatomy and physiology of the stomatognathic system

We're so grateful to keep building on our knowledge—because every layer of learning helps us support patients with even more insight and care. 💙

30/09/2025

We’re so looking forward to our upcoming TMJ & Beyond Course 🦷✨

This two-day workshop will cover:
✔️ Advanced TMJ anatomy & biomechanics
✔️ The causes, signs, and symptoms of different TMJ disorders
✔️ Hands-on assessment and treatment techniques for jaw pain, headaches, migraines, tinnitus, and more

There are only a few spots still available—so if you’ve been thinking about it, now’s the time to book!

📩 For booking and details: admin@myphysiotherapist.co.za

18/09/2025

How a TMJ-specialised physio can help with jaw discomfort 🦷

Even if your jaw just clicks, a TMJ physio can assess what’s going on and guide you toward relief.

They can:
✔️ Identify the underlying cause of your jaw pain or clicking
✔️ Provide targeted exercises to improve jaw movement and reduce discomfort
✔️ Correct posture and habits that may be contributing to TMJ strain
✔️ Help prevent pain from getting worse over time

Seeing a specialist early can make a big difference in managing TMJ issues and improving daily comfort.

09/09/2025

What can you do if your jaw clicks? 🦷

A clicking jaw can be common, but it’s often a sign that your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) isn’t moving as smoothly as it should.

Here’s what you can do:
✔️ Avoid overloading your jaw – try to limit chewing gum, hard foods, and wide yawns.
✔️ Gentle jaw exercises – simple movements can help improve mobility and reduce clicking.
✔️ Posture check – poor neck and shoulder posture can contribute to TMJ strain.
✔️ Seek expert assessment – a physiotherapist can identify the cause and guide you with tailored treatment techniques.

Early care can prevent discomfort from getting worse — so don’t ignore that click!