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Specialist TMJ physiotherapy · London
When your jaw hurts, the rest of life feels it.
Thoughtful, specialist physiotherapy for jaw pain and temporomandibular disorders — with attention to the head, face and neck symptoms that may come with them.
Led by Helen CowgillSpecialist TMJ focusTwo London clinics
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Specialist care, grounded in experience
CSPChartered Society of Physiotherapists
HCPCHealth & Care Professions Council
NHS + privateClinical experience across settings
How can we help?
Jaw symptoms can show up in different ways.
TMD is an umbrella term for problems involving the jaw joint and nearby muscles. Explore some of the symptoms described by TMJ Physio.
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Jaw and TMJ pain
Pain or tenderness in the jaw joint and surrounding muscles.
02Clicking and restricted movement
Clicking, popping, locking or difficulty opening the mouth comfortably.
03Clenching and grinding
Bruxism and the jaw or muscle symptoms that may accompany it.
04Headaches and migraines
Headache symptoms that may be associated with jaw or neck dysfunction.
05Facial and ear symptoms
Facial pain, ear pain and other symptoms reported alongside TMD.
06Neck and shoulder pain
Jaw and neck symptoms considered together as part of your assessment.
The TMJ Physio approach
A clear explanation. A plan that fits the person.
TMJ Physio is dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of temporomandibular dysfunction.
Jaw symptoms do not always arrive alone. The practice considers the relationship between the TMJ, surrounding muscles, the neck and posture, then shares the knowledge and support you need to understand and manage your condition.
Explore the treatment approachYour care, step by step
Start by making sense of what’s happening.
Care is tailored to the individual, with a focus on understanding symptoms and finding a considered way forward.
Look at the whole picture
A specialist assessment considers the jaw and the associated head, face and neck symptoms described by the clinic.
Plan together
Discuss an individual management plan and the advice or treatment approaches that may be appropriate for you.
This outline is general. The content and structure of an appointment depend on your individual assessment.
Physiotherapy, considered
A range of tools. One individual plan.
TMJ Physio describes a holistic approach with physiotherapy at its centre. Options may include hands-on techniques, targeted exercises and advice, with acupuncture, Clinical Pilates and other approaches considered where appropriate.
Explore treatments01Manual therapyJoint and soft-tissue movement
02Myofascial techniquesJaw and neck muscles
03Exercise therapyMobility, control and stability
04AcupunctureTraditional and trigger-point approaches
05AdviceUnderstanding and self-management
Meet your physiotherapist
Helen Cowgill
Specialist TMJ Physiotherapist
Helen is a highly specialised musculoskeletal physiotherapist with extensive postgraduate training in TMJ dysfunction. Her experience spans NHS and private practice, and includes her work as a Clinical Lead Physiotherapist at King’s College Hospital Foundation Trust.
She was fundamental in setting up a specialist TMJ multidisciplinary team clinic at King’s and has shared her work through professional publications and postgraduate teaching.
More about Helen’s experienceCSPHCPCMACPAACP
Beyond the clinic
Specialist knowledge, shared with others.
Helen has published research and professional articles on TMJ physiotherapy, multidisciplinary care and access to services. She is also invited to teach postgraduate courses and healthcare professionals.
A few useful answers
Before you get in touch
More detailed information about TMJ symptoms and the clinic’s treatment approach is available throughout the site.
What does TMJ Physio treat?
TMJ Physio focuses on temporomandibular disorders (TMD), including jaw joint and muscle problems. The site also describes headaches, migraines, facial and ear pain, neck symptoms and related concerns.
Can jaw problems be associated with headaches or neck pain?
The jaw and neck can be closely related, and TMD may occur alongside headaches, migraines and neck symptoms. A qualified health professional can assess your individual symptoms and determine what may be contributing.
What treatment approaches are used?
Depending on the assessment, physiotherapy management may include manual therapy, myofascial techniques, exercise, acupuncture, electrotherapy and advice. Your plan is individual.
Where are appointments held?
TMJ Physio lists appointments at Chelsea Medical Centre on Kings Road and at The Lister Hospital on Chelsea Bridge Road in London.
Find the clinic
Appointments in two London locations.
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Chelsea Medical Centre
College House1st Floor272 Kings RoadLondon SW3 5AW
Clinic details
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The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge RoadLondon SW1W 8RH
Clinic details
GP or clinical professional? Contact Helen about a referral or call 07779 590 555.
A good place to start
Let’s start with what’s troubling you.
Speak with TMJ Physio about an appointment, referral or question about the service.