Explore Our Craniofacial, Craniocervical and Craniomandibular Services

TMJ & TMD Physical Therapy

Specialized care for jaw pain, clicking, locking, and facial tension

Jaw pain isn’t just a dental issue — it’s often a muscular, joint, and postural problem.

At Headache & TMD Physical Therapy, we specialize in treating Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD/TMJ) through advanced, hands-on physical therapy that addresses the true source of dysfunction — not just the symptoms.

If you experience:

• Jaw pain or tightness

• Clicking, popping, or locking

• Difficulty chewing or opening your mouth

• Facial pain or pressure

• Ear pain or ringing (tinnitus)

• Headaches related to jaw tension

• Clenching or grinding (bruxism)

Your jaw, neck, posture, breathing, and nervous system are likely working together — and contributing together — to your symptoms.

Why TMJ therapy is different here

Led by Robert Murdocco, RPT, CFC, one of a small number of certified craniofacial specialists in the country, our care goes far beyond basic exercises or mouth guards.

We evaluate:

• Jaw joint mechanics

• Muscle tension patterns

• Cervical spine alignment

• Tongue and airway function

• Breathing patterns

• Posture and whole-body movement

Because lasting relief only happens when everything is treated together.

Our treatment may include:

• Manual TMJ joint mobilization

• Soft tissue and myofascial release

• Craniofacial therapy

• Cervical spine treatment

• Myofunctional therapy

• Postural correction

• Breathing retraining

• Collaboration with your dentist or orthodontist when needed

The goal

Less pain. Better movement. Easier eating and speaking. Long-term stability.

Schedule a comprehensive TMJ evaluation today.

Headache & Migraine Physical Therapy

Treat the cause — not just the pain

If you live with chronic headaches or migraines, you already know medications often provide only temporary relief.

What many people don’t realize is that headaches frequently originate from the jaw, neck, and upper cervical spine — not just the head itself.

At Headache & TMD Physical Therapy, we specialize in identifying and treating the underlying mechanical and muscular causes of headaches so you can experience fewer episodes, less intensity, and long-term relief.

We treat:

• Migraines

• Tension headaches

• Cervicogenic headaches

• TMJ-related headaches

• Sinus or facial pressure

• Headaches triggered by posture or screen use

Why physical therapy helps headaches

Poor posture, jaw clenching, tight neck muscles, breathing dysfunction, and joint restrictions can all irritate nerves that refer pain into the head and face.

When these root causes aren’t addressed, headaches keep returning.

Our approach includes:

• Craniofacial and cranial manual therapy

• Upper cervical mobilization

• Neck muscle release

• TMJ assessment and treatment

• Postural correction

• Breathing and airway training

• Movement retraining

• Lifestyle and ergonomic guidance

The result

Many patients report:
✔ Fewer headaches
✔ Reduced migraine intensity
✔ Less medication use
✔ Improved sleep
✔ Better daily function

You don’t have to live in “headache mode.”

Let’s find the source and fix it. Book your assessment today.

Upper Cervical & Neck Pain Therapy

Precision treatment for the most sensitive area of the spine

The upper neck (C0–C3) plays a critical role in how your entire body feels and functions.

Even small restrictions or muscle imbalances in this area can cause:

• Neck stiffness or pain

• Headaches

• Dizziness

• Jaw pain

• Facial tension

• Shoulder tightness

• Poor posture

• Nerve irritation

Because the upper cervical spine is closely connected to the brainstem and cranial nerves, dysfunction here can create symptoms far beyond the neck itself.

Specialized care makes the difference

Robert Murdocco’s advanced training in cranio-cervical and craniofacial therapy allows for precise, gentle, and highly effective treatment of this sensitive region.

This isn’t aggressive manipulation — it’s skilled, targeted care designed to restore normal movement and calm the nervous system.

Treatment may include:

• Gentle upper cervical mobilization

• Soft tissue release

• Postural retraining

• Breathing mechanics

• TMJ integration

• Myofunctional therapy

• Strength and stabilization exercises

Our goal

Reduce pain, restore motion, and help your body move naturally again — without relying on constant medication or temporary fixes.

Feel better from the neck up. Schedule your evaluation today.

Myofunctional Therapy

Restore proper breathing, tongue function, and muscle balance for lifelong health

How you breathe, swallow, and position your tongue affects far more than you think.

Poor oral muscle function can contribute to jaw pain, headaches, neck tension, sleep issues, dental problems, and even posture changes throughout the body.

At Headache & TMD Physical Therapy, we use Myofunctional Therapy to retrain the muscles of the tongue, lips, jaw, and airway so they function the way they were designed to — improving both pain and overall health.

Signs you may benefit from Myofunctional Therapy:

• Mouth breathing

• Tongue tie (restricted tongue mobility)

• Tongue thrust or improper swallowing

• TMJ/TMD symptoms

• Jaw or facial tension

• Clenching or grinding

• Headaches or migraines

• Sleep apnea or poor sleep quality

• Snoring

• Forward head posture

• Orthodontic relapse

• Speech or feeding issues (kids and adults)

These problems often go unnoticed for years, yet they place constant strain on the jaw, neck, and airway.

Why it matters

The tongue is a powerful postural muscle.
If it rests low in the mouth or moves incorrectly, it can:

• Stress the TMJ

• Tighten neck muscles

• Affect breathing patterns

• Narrow the airway

• Disrupt sleep

• Contribute to chronic pain

Correcting these patterns can dramatically reduce symptoms that other treatments fail to resolve.

Our approach

Led by Robert Murdocco, RPT, CFC, our program combines specialized physical therapy with myofunctional retraining to address the entire system — not just the mouth.

Treatment may include:

• Tongue mobility and strengthening exercises

• Swallowing retraining

• Nasal breathing training

• Postural correction

• Jaw and cervical treatment

• Manual therapy for tight muscles

• Collaboration with dentists, orthodontists, and ENTs when needed

Who we treat

Myofunctional Therapy is effective for:

• Children with tongue tie or mouth breathing

• Teens in orthodontic treatment

• Adults with TMJ or headaches

• Patients with sleep-disordered breathing or apnea

• Anyone struggling with chronic jaw or neck tension

The goal

Better breathing. Better sleep. Less pain. Improved function.

Because when the tongue and airway work properly, the entire body benefits.

Schedule a comprehensive evaluation today and start breathing — and feeling — better.