If you’re searching for:
• TMJ pain relief
• Jaw tension treatment
• Clenching relief
• TMD self-care
• Facial muscle tightness
You’ve likely been told different things.
Some are told it’s structural.
Some are told it’s stress.
Most are left managing it alone.
Modern physiotherapy and orofacial pain science recognise something important:
Jaw pain is often influenced by both muscle activity and the nervous system.
That’s where targeted therapeutic vibration may help.
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Why Vibration Is Used in Physiotherapy
Therapeutic vibration has been used in physiotherapy for decades to:
• Modulate muscle tone
• Reduce protective guarding
• Influence sensory input
• Support motor control
• Assist pain modulation
It works by stimulating large sensory nerve fibres, which can influence how the nervous system processes discomfort. This mechanism is commonly explained through the gate control model of pain.
In practical terms, predictable sensory input can help calm overactive muscle tension and protective responses.
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TMJ, Clenching and Nervous System Sensitisation
In temporomandibular disorders (TMD), many people experience:
• Jaw clenching
• Facial muscle tightness
• Neck tension
• Headaches
• Jaw fatigue
• Heightened sensitivity
Importantly, imaging findings do not always correlate with pain intensity.
For many individuals, muscle tension and nervous system sensitisation play a significant role.
A clinician-informed vibration approach may:
• Provide calming sensory input
• Reduce muscle guarding
• Prime muscles before exercise
• Support self-management between appointments
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Not All Vibration Is Therapeutic
This is important.
Therapeutic vibration used in physiotherapy is delivered at specific, controlled frequencies and amplitudes designed to:
• Provide predictable sensory input
• Avoid excessive stimulation
• Target neuromodulatory effects
• Be appropriate for sensitive craniofacial structures
Generic vibration devices are not designed for orofacial therapeutic application.
Frequency, motor stability, amplitude control and device design matter — especially when used on the face and jaw.
Pocket Physio was developed with therapeutic intent in mind, informed by clinical understanding of muscle tone and nervous system modulation.
It is not simply “any vibrating device.”
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Clinician-Backed and Used Across Australia
Pocket Physio is used and/or recommended by:
• Physiotherapists
• Dentists
• Orofacial pain specialists
across Australia as part of a broader evidence-informed approach to jaw pain management.
It is designed to support:
• TMJ self-care
• Jaw clenching relief
• Muscle relaxation
• Nervous system modulation
• Adjunctive home management
Now available for home use.
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How It Fits Into Jaw Pain Management
Effective TMJ management often includes:
• Targeted exercises
• Behavioural awareness
• Stress management strategies
• Dental guidance where indicated
• Sensory modulation tools
Therapeutic vibration may support these approaches by helping calm muscle tension before exercises and interrupt clenching patterns throughout the day.
It is not a replacement for professional assessment.
It is a clinician-informed adjunct.
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Pain Is Always Real
When we discuss nervous system involvement, we are not saying pain is “in your head.”
Pain is always real.
Understanding the nervous system simply gives you more options for relief.
