TMJ, Jaw & Nose Pain Relief in Vancouver & Surrey
Targeted chiropractic care focused on improving jaw tension, facial pain, headaches, nasal restriction, and TMJ-related dysfunction. Issues in the jaw, face, nose, neck, and upper cervical region are often deeply connected — when assessed together, treatment becomes more precise and effective.
Common Symptoms
TMJ and orofacial dysfunction can present in many ways. These are some of the most common symptoms patients experience.
Why the Jaw, Face, Nose & Neck Can Influence Each Other
The body often compensates across nearby structures. Restriction or dysfunction in one area can quietly alter tension, alignment, and function in the surrounding regions.
Jaw Joint Mechanics & Muscle Tension
The TMJ is one of the most active joints in the body. When its movement is disrupted, surrounding muscles tighten and pain can radiate across the face, head, and neck.
Upper Cervical & Neck Involvement
The upper cervical spine directly influences jaw alignment. Restrictions in C1–C3 can alter jaw mechanics and contribute to headaches and changes in muscle tone throughout the face.
Facial Tension & Compensation Patterns
Chronic clenching, grinding, or asymmetric jaw use creates compensation patterns affecting facial symmetry, sinus pressure, and overall comfort.
Nasal & Sinus Structural Link
Structural restrictions around the nose and midface can contribute to breathing difficulty, recurring sinus pressure, and tension that feeds back into jaw and facial pain.
A More Detailed Mechanical Approach
Rather than chasing individual symptoms, Dr. Fez evaluates the full mechanical picture — identifying how the jaw, face, nose, neck, and upper body interact and contribute to the problem.
- TMJ & jaw movement assessment
- Facial & nasal structural evaluation
- Upper cervical spine screening (C1–C3)
- Muscle tension and compensation mapping
- Precise manual correction techniques
- Whole-body alignment integration
Conditions I Commonly Help Improve
A wide range of TMJ, facial, nasal, and cervical conditions respond well to targeted mechanical assessment and correction.
- TMJ dysfunction
- Jaw pain & clicking
- Locking jaw
- Limited mouth opening
- Jaw deviation during opening
- TMJ disc displacement
- Facial tension & asymmetry
- Tension headaches
- Chronic clenching & grinding (bruxism)
- Facial pain or pressure
- Nose pain
- Difficulty breathing through nose
- Recurring sinus pressure
- Deviated septum symptoms
- Recurring nosebleeds
- Nasal structural tightness
- Upper cervical restrictions (C1–C3)
- Neck tension related to jaw
- Forward head posture affecting TMJ
- Cervicogenic headaches
This list is not exhaustive. If you're unsure whether your condition can be helped, feel free to reach out and ask.
Why Patients Seek This Type of Care
Thorough Assessment
A complete evaluation of the jaw, face, nose, neck, and how they interact — not just a quick check.
Root Cause Focus
Treatment targets the underlying mechanical issue — not just symptom relief that fades.
Hands-On Precision
Targeted manual techniques to restore proper mechanics and reduce tension at the source.
Lasting Results
A clear plan for structural correction that builds toward long-term resolution, not temporary relief.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
The first visit focuses on understanding your jaw mechanics, facial tension, nasal restriction patterns, neck involvement, and contributing body mechanics.
Assessment
A thorough evaluation of TMJ movement, facial tension, nasal restriction, cervical mechanics, and relevant postural and spinal contributors.
Treatment
Targeted hands-on care addressing the specific mechanical restrictions identified during assessment — including the jaw, face, neck, and upper body.
Personalized Plan
A clear recovery plan outlining treatment frequency, home strategies, and expected milestones so you know exactly what to expect moving forward.
Ready to Fix the Root Cause of Your TMJ & Jaw Pain?
Schedule a comprehensive assessment with Dr. Fez Moussavi. Identify the real mechanical driver of your pain — and start the path toward lasting resolution.