Therapy
Stress Management and CBT
for Facial Pain
Psychological stress is a primary driver of jaw clenching and TMD facial pain. CBT and stress management significantly reduce pain and quality of life impact.
How it works
Reduces the sympathetic nervous system activation that increases masseter and temporalis muscle tension. CBT addresses catastrophising about pain and hypervigilance to jaw sensation.
What to watch for
Most effective when combined with dental and physiotherapy management. Available via Medicare MHCP. Biofeedback (teaching patients to reduce jaw muscle EMG) is a specialised but effective variant.
Community experience
Other remedies for Facial Pain
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