{"id":4072,"date":"2025-11-21T10:39:28","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T10:39:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/?p=4072"},"modified":"2025-11-21T10:41:59","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T10:41:59","slug":"kinesitherapie-maxillo-faciale-pour-douleurs-visage-machoire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/en\/kinesitherapie-maxillo-faciale-pour-douleurs-visage-machoire\/","title":{"rendered":"What can maxillo-facial physiotherapy treat? An essential approach to face, jaw and neck pain"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you think of <a href=\"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/en\/disciplines-kinesitherapie\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2298\">physiotherapy<\/a>When we think of physiotherapy, we spontaneously imagine rehabilitating a knee, strengthening a shoulder or treating back pain. However, a lesser-known but extremely valuable branch of the profession is concerned with the face, jaw, neck and the entire orofacial sphere:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/en\/kinesitherapie-maxillo-faciale\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2706\"><strong>maxillo-facial physiotherapy<\/strong>.<\/a><br>This speciality, which requires advanced training, treats patients suffering from jaw joint pain, swallowing disorders and neurological sequelae, as well as migraines, tinnitus and facial paralysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The objective is simple but of major importance:&nbsp;<strong>restoring comfort, mobility and quality of life to patients<\/strong>This is an area of the body where the slightest discomfort can quickly become disabling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Treatment of jaw pain (TMJ) and mouth opening disorders<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the main reasons for consulting a maxillo-facial physiotherapist is to treat the following conditions&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/en\/kinesitherapie-maxillo-faciale-definition-bienfaits-et-pathologies-traitees\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2004\">temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders<\/a><\/strong>.<br>This joint, located just in front of the ear, is used to open the mouth, chew, speak and swallow. When it malfunctions, the symptoms can be numerous:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>jaw or ear pain,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>creaks and pops,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>difficulty opening your mouth wide,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>muscle tension and fatigue,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>associated neck pain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The causes are varied: <a href=\"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/en\/reduire-bruxisme-preserver-dent\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3495\">bruxism<\/a>Stress, poor posture, trauma, dental surgery, disturbed occlusion or muscular hyperactivity.<br>Le <a href=\"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/en\/sophie-carlier-kine-maxillo-faciale\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2417\">maxillo-facial physiotherapist<\/a> works on the musculature, joint mobility and cervical posture, as well as lifestyle habits (breathing, swallowing, clenching the teeth).<br>This highly refined approach helps to improve mouth opening, reduce pain and restore fluid movement to the jaw.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image4072_53425b-a9.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image4072_53425b-a9 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:466px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image4072_53425b-a9.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image4072_53425b-a9 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image4072_53425b-a9 figure{max-width:466px;}.kb-image4072_53425b-a9 .image-is-svg, .kb-image4072_53425b-a9 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image4072_53425b-a9 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image4072_53425b-a9\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/alex-shuper-s3z34llvdOw-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"m\u00e2choire trait\u00e9 par la kin\u00e9sith\u00e9rapie maxillo-faciale\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-4073\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/alex-shuper-s3z34llvdOw-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/alex-shuper-s3z34llvdOw-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/alex-shuper-s3z34llvdOw-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/alex-shuper-s3z34llvdOw-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/alex-shuper-s3z34llvdOw-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/alex-shuper-s3z34llvdOw-unsplash-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Management of bruxism and its consequences<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Le&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/en\/professionnel-consulter-pour-soigner-bruxisme\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3901\">bruxism<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;- teeth grinding or clenching - is now on the increase, particularly as a result of stress, anxiety, screens or sleep disorders.<br>It causes extreme tension in the masticatory muscles, sometimes comparable to permanent cramps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maxillofacial physiotherapy helps to :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>relax the masseter, pterygoid and temporal muscles,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>reduce pain radiating to the temple, neck or shoulders,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>re-educate the mandibular resting posture,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>reduce facial fatigue and associated headaches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Combined with a gutter (if necessary), it forms a&nbsp;<strong>a comprehensive, scientifically validated strategy<\/strong>&nbsp;to reduce the symptoms of bruxism over the long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Rehabilitation after jaw or facial surgery<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>After orthognathic, maxillofacial, ENT or dental surgery, the jaw may lose mobility and the tissues may remain tense, painful or oedematous.<br>Maxillofacial physiotherapy therefore plays a decisive role in :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>regain a correct mouth opening,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>reduce muscular and scar adhesions,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>reduce post-operative oedema,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>accelerate functional recovery,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>reharmonise facial movements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This stage is often underestimated, even though it determines a large part of the final result of the surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image4072_680715-a5.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image4072_680715-a5 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:470px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image4072_680715-a5.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image4072_680715-a5 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image4072_680715-a5 figure{max-width:470px;}.kb-image4072_680715-a5 .image-is-svg, .kb-image4072_680715-a5 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image4072_680715-a5 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image4072_680715-a5\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/getty-images-xuSQGMpg4Gg-unsplash-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"kin\u00e9 maxillo-faciale\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-4074\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/getty-images-xuSQGMpg4Gg-unsplash-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/getty-images-xuSQGMpg4Gg-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/getty-images-xuSQGMpg4Gg-unsplash-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/getty-images-xuSQGMpg4Gg-unsplash-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/getty-images-xuSQGMpg4Gg-unsplash-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/getty-images-xuSQGMpg4Gg-unsplash-1-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Management of facial paralysis and neurological disorders<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/en\/paralysie-faciale-kinesitherapie\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3479\">facial paralysis<\/a> - due to a <a href=\"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/en\/paralysie-et-zona-comprendre-et-prevenir\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3841\">shingles<\/a>This can be caused by a number of factors, such as a viral infection, trauma or neurological deficit, which can have a major impact on daily life: facial asymmetry, eyes that no longer close, difficulty smiling, loss of mobility in the mouth.<br>The role of <a href=\"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/en\/sophie-carlier-kine-maxillo-faciale\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2417\">maxillo-facial physiotherapist<\/a> is essential here, thanks to :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>targeted muscle reactivation exercises,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>prevention of compensations (synkinesias),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>manual stimulation techniques,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>patient, progressive work on smiling, pronunciation and facial expression,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>psychological support during an often difficult period.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Research clearly shows that&nbsp;<strong>early rehabilitation improves functional prognosis<\/strong>&nbsp;and reduces after-effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Treatment of swallowing and orofacial breathing disorders<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Atypical swallowing, difficulty swallowing, lingual tension or imbalances in mouth breathing can have consequences for posture, jaw, teeth or phonation.<br>Le <a href=\"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/en\/sophie-carlier-kine-maxillo-faciale\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2417\">maxillo-facial physiotherapist<\/a> help with :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>re-educate the language,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>normalise the orofacial musculature,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>learn functional swallowing,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>improve breathing and oral posture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a key area for children, but also for adults following surgery, orthodontics or ENT treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image4072_1a4ff5-38.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image4072_1a4ff5-38 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:474px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image4072_1a4ff5-38.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image4072_1a4ff5-38 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image4072_1a4ff5-38 figure{max-width:474px;}.kb-image4072_1a4ff5-38 .image-is-svg, .kb-image4072_1a4ff5-38 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image4072_1a4ff5-38 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image4072_1a4ff5-38\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/getty-images-e27N3a3LtpU-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"kin\u00e9 ATM\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-4075\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/getty-images-e27N3a3LtpU-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/getty-images-e27N3a3LtpU-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/getty-images-e27N3a3LtpU-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/getty-images-e27N3a3LtpU-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/getty-images-e27N3a3LtpU-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/getty-images-e27N3a3LtpU-unsplash-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. <a href=\"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/en\/quels-sont-les-4-types-de-migraine\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3829\">Migraines<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/en\/migraines-maux-de-tete-cephalees-traitement\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3450\">headaches<\/a> tension and associated neck pain<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The cranial sphere is closely linked to the jaw and neck.<br>A hypertonic muscle, a tight jaw or a slumped posture can cause :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>migraines,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>tension headaches,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pain around the eye or temple,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>feeling of a heavy head.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Maxillofacial physiotherapy then acts on muscle relaxation, cervical posture, breathing, joint decompression and facial tension, offering significant and lasting relief.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image4072_5a88de-5c.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image4072_5a88de-5c .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:460px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image4072_5a88de-5c.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image4072_5a88de-5c .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image4072_5a88de-5c figure{max-width:460px;}.kb-image4072_5a88de-5c .image-is-svg, .kb-image4072_5a88de-5c .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image4072_5a88de-5c .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image4072_5a88de-5c\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/alex-shuper-QN6kcrWXuaA-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"muscles de la m\u00e2choire\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-4076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/alex-shuper-QN6kcrWXuaA-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/alex-shuper-QN6kcrWXuaA-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/alex-shuper-QN6kcrWXuaA-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/alex-shuper-QN6kcrWXuaA-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/alex-shuper-QN6kcrWXuaA-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/alex-shuper-QN6kcrWXuaA-unsplash-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion: an essential speciality for an area of the body that is all too often neglected<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>La <a href=\"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/en\/kinesitherapie-maxillo-faciale\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2706\">maxillofacial physiotherapy <\/a>is for anyone suffering from jaw pain, swallowing problems, migraines, facial tension, bruxism, the after-effects of surgery or facial paralysis.<br>Thanks to its highly specialised expertise, it offers concrete, scientifically validated solutions to restore function and improve everyday comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/en\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2554\">our medical centre<\/a>This approach is often integrated into a <a href=\"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/en\/centre-rebalance\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"999\">multidisciplinary work<\/a> - osteopaths, physiotherapists, doctors and dentists - to offer every patient a comprehensive&nbsp;<strong>comprehensive, human and personalised support<\/strong>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When we think of physiotherapy, we spontaneously imagine rehabilitating a knee, strengthening a shoulder or taking care 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