Melbourne’s Most Trusted TMJ Centre
Are you searching for a Melbourne-based TMJ centre that provides comprehensive and patient-focused care? Then you simply can’t look past Melbourne TMJ & Facial Pain Centre™.
Home to a professional and experienced team of TMJ Physiotherapists & TMJ Osteopaths, TMJ & Sleep Dentists, Musculoskeletal GP, Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist as well as a fantastic support staff, our respected clinic can provide tailored treatment plans to relieve the worst of your symptoms.
We are passionate about supporting and improving the health, happiness and overall wellbeing of our patients, and helping them to break free of the limitation of jaw, face or ear pain.
As a leading local TMJ centre, Melbourne patients can be confident they will receive a personalised and proven method of care each time they make an appointment with our qualified practitioners.
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Our Unique Clinical Approach
Darron Goralsky is the CEO, Clinical Director and founder of Melbourne TMJ & Facial Pain Centre™ and the Goralsky Craniomandibular Method™. He has travelled internationally to attend conferences, courses and work in clinics with some leading experts such as Ms Erica Reid, Professor Mariano Rocabado and Dr (Prof) Jeffery Okeson.
A search for solutions:
Darron has dedicated his professional career to finding the best clinical solutions for the thousands of patients suffering from some form of Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) and its associated symptoms. These symptoms commonly include jaw pain / stiffness / clicking / locking , teeth clenching / grinding. Associated symptoms commonly also include headache, facial pain / pressure, earache / blocking / ringing, lightheadedness / dizziness, brain fog and neck pain / stiffness.
Having treated literally thousands of patients Darron understands that these symptoms may be stemming from not only the jaw structures (temporomandibular) but also from the head (cranio) and neck structures (cervical). These symptoms may be made worse by anything causing stress, leading to increased muscle tension, teeth clenching and poor-quality sleep.
Effects of posture & lifestyle factors:
As physiotherapists and osteopaths we are also very aware that poor/sustained posturing – including unsupported sleeping postures (an often-overlooked fact) – compounds the mechanical overloading of these structures. Having a good understanding of the interdependent relationship of these areas (jaw-head-neck) both functionally and as a common source of symptoms, is therefore essential to create a comprehensive Management Plan for not only treating these various symptoms and their causes, but also for avoiding recurrence in the future.
Furthermore, identifying and improving lifestyle factors that may be contributing to TMD and associated issues are always addressed as part of our comprehensive clinical approach because if you go back to habits and activities that created the issue in the first place, then your symptoms are likely to return. The Goralsky Craniomandibular Method™ (GCMM) – Integrated Approach To Management Of TMD & Facial Pain is the hallmark of our clinical approach at Melbourne TMJ & Facial Pain Centre™.
Why TMD & related conditions can cause confusion:
It is important to understand that pain/symptoms that are referred from various structures but experienced elsewhere can create confusion as to the actual source of these symptoms. This commonly leads to sufferers consulting various Medical / Dental Professionals who may only address those aspects of the condition within their scope of practice.
Not knowing where to turn for help:
Unfortunately, there is also often a gap in communication between the various Professions to adequately facilitate and direct you towards the other forms of therapy required to address each aspect. Our mission is to help bridge that gap by not only providing you with our very specific treatment approach, but also by liaising with your GP, Dentist or Specialist and making appropriate referrals where other interventions are necessary.
Applying standard principles of musculoskeletal treatment to a complex condition:
Despite being more complex, the jaw, neck and their structures are in many regards no different from other parts of the body in that they have bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and nerves. A part of our management thus applies the standard principles of treatment for musculoskeletal conditions, incorporating very specific hands-on joint and muscle treatment techniques. Our comprehensive treatment approach is rounded out by including important rehabilitative exercise and self-help techniques to empower our patients to self-manage.
Incorporating Specific Dental management into our comprehensive approach:
Darron has also incorporated very specific Dental management of TMD in his approach when required, with the addition of experienced TMD and Sleep Medicine Dentists on our therapy team. This inclusion blends our unique therapy (Physio & Osteo) approach with specialised occlusal splinting therapy if required and or other investigations (such as for sleep apnoea) when necessary. Our innovative approach to patient care and treatment is also one of the reasons our clinic is recognised among Melbourne’s leading TMJ Centres, drawing patient referrals from various Medical and Dental Specialists across Victoria.
Incorporating Muscle Relaxant Injection Therapy (MRIT) when required:
MRIT using botulinim can be incorporated into treatment when pain is very acute or as an adjunct to treatment if improvement plateaus. MRIT is never used as a stand alone treatment.Our experinced GP Dr Braham, Goldberg works alongside our TMJ Therapists and Dentists.
Incorporating Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT):
Very specific muscle retraining to improve nasal breathing chewing and swallowing is an essential aspect of rehabilitation. Our OMT’s work alongside our TMJ Therapists and Dentists to help re-stablish more optimised pain-free function.
Ensuring you get the treatment you need when you need it:
As of 2020 Darron is no longer consulting directly with patients as he has chosen to focus exclusively on ongoing training and mentoring of our experienced clinical team, all of whom are Goralsky Craniomandibular Method™ (GCMM) Certified. This ensures that patients can expect the same, consistent, high levels of care no matter who their treating therapist is. Complex case discussion is a weekly occurrence between Darron and all our therapists, facilitating a collaborative approach for cases that require it.
Our continuously evolving approach for best clinical outcomes:
Darron and the Team are passionate about staying on the cutting edge, always continuing their professional development. The Goralsky Craniomandibular Method™ is always evolving to incorporate new techniques and updates from current research to ensure evidence based, best practice treatment is provided for the most optimal outcomes.
Darron and his approach are highly regarded. He lectures to qualified Dentists in their bi-annual PD program at Melbourne Dental School and presented at the 2019 Australia New Zealand Academy of Orofacial Pain (ANZAOP) Conference in Adelaide. Darron has also been a guest presenter to many Dental Special Interest groups as well as to the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) recent graduates’ group.
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Understand Your TMJ Symptoms
What is the TMJ?
TMJ stands for temporo-mandibular joint which is your jaw joint. What is the TMJ? Learn more about the TMJ The temporo-mandibular joint is formed by the mandible or jaw bone.
What is TMJ Disorder?
The TMJ or jaw is a common area that can become injured or sprained causing jaw pain or ache, face pain, ear pain, neck pain or headaches. This commonly occurs due to clenching or grinding (bruxing) of the teeth due to stress.
Causes of TMJ Disorder (TMD)
TMJ disorder and facial pain is a common, sometimes very disconcerting problem experienced by many people. It can be a complex problem with many contributing factors.
Symptoms of TMJ Disorder
Headaches are a very common symptom affecting millions of people every day. People suffering from TMJ Disorder (TMD) often experience headache felt in the temple area and around the ear.
Case Studies
Treatments We Offer
Treatment of Facial Pain
Facial pain can be confronting, distracting and hamper your ability to function normally. Facial pain can be caused by a number of structures.
Treatment of TMJ Disorder (TMD)
Our Multifaceted Approach: Treatment Of TMJ disorder is a condition that is commonly overlooked and generally not comprehensively managed
Treatment of Snoring
Treatment of Teeth Grinding
When it comes to finding qualified and targeted bruxism treatments, Armadale residents know to turn to the trusted and local clinic here
Breathing Education
Understated the importance & huge health benefits of correct nasal & diaphragmatic breathing
BreatheALIGN Program & OMT
Improve both your posture and breathing, as well as the muscle balance of your mouth and face to ensure they are working efficiently
Muscle Relaxant Injection Therapy (MRIT)
Muscle pain can result for a number of complex reasons but for the ease of understanding, the following explanation is a significant aspect of the origins of muscle pain.
Home Sleep Study / Sleep Apnoea Test
A home sleep study is called an Ambulatory Polysomnography Test. We work collaboratively with Arise, a National company specializing in Home Sleep Studies.
MLS Medical laser Therapy
PBM therapy uses specific wavelengths of laser light to penetrate tissues and stimulate cellular activity required to enhance pain relief and promote healing. It is an evidenced based modality being used more extensively in many fields of physiotherapy, medicine and dentistry.
(03) 9824 8868Welcome to Melbourne TMJ & Facial Pain Centre™
TMJ Specific Expertise In Melbourne
Experiencing pain in the jaw, face or ear can be a very confronting feeling and often one that causes severe stress for sufferers. Problems associated with the TMJ (jaw joint) and face are often complex and pose a real challenge for the medical, dental, and manual therapy professions. If left to worsen, TMJ disorders can seriously affect your quality of life, preventing you from enjoying daily function and normal jaw movement.
At Melbourne TMJ & Facial Pain Centre™, we frequently see patients who have been treated before by many different types of dentists, doctors or therapists but feel like they are not improving. If this sounds like you, then you can rest assured that we understand your frustrations and are here to help. As Physiotherapists with over 27 years of experience assisting people like you, we know what can be done to assist. We are the leading TMJ Physiotherapists and Osteopaths & TMJ Dentist for treatment in Caulfield North, Melbourne.
Our experience with these types of conditions also assists us in making appropriate referrals where necessary. We maintain a trusted network of dental and medical professionals and other specialists who are also experienced in managing TMJ conditions. Our practice is ideally located for residents throughout Melbourne who are seeking TMJ treatment, including Caulfield North, Prahran, Caulfield, South Yarra and beyond! In fact, many patients travel across the state to seek our help.
As an in-demand TMJ centre in Melbourne, we understand the importance of delivering consistent and thorough treatment plans for each of our valued patients. We work closely with each individual, allowing us to gain an in-depth understanding of their condition, ensuring we can prescribe a course of relevant treatment to deliver effective and lasting pain relief as well as equipping them with skills to better manage in the long term. Our extended one hour initial consultations and pre-screening questionnaires gives each individual the opportunity to tell us their story and for us to take their history, perform a detailed examination and explain everything to them before beginning treatment.
We Understand How You Feel
Jaw Pain, Stiffness & Locking Caulfield North, Melbourne
Common signs of a TMJ disorder include jaw pain, stiffness, clicking, and locking. Melbourne residents seeking relief from these painful symptoms should look no further than Melbourne TMJ & Facial Pain Centre™.
A clicking jaw that becomes louder, more painful or feels like it’s beginning to cause jaw locking (with restricted opening), should be seen urgently. Jaw joints that are ‘locked closed’- meaning you can only open 2 fingers width instead of 3 fingers width are known as a “closed lock”. These locked joints can become adaptively locked if not unlocked within a maximum of a 2-week window. If this describes your symptoms then please call us on 03 9824 8868 TODAY to book an appointment. We will make every effort to prioritise an appointment for you.
Often, these symptoms are triggered by clenching your jaw or grinding your teeth (bruxism), which is more likely to happen if you experience a lot of stress but may be related to airway issues. Those experiencing worrisome symptoms such as jaw pain, clicking, locking or stiffness can visit our TMJ Centre in Melbourne in the High St Caulfield North precinct. Sufferers will benefit from our very detailed and specialised approach that includes tailored treatment programs, hands-on TMJ Physiotherapy & Osteopathy (manual therapy), helpful self-management exercises, TMJ Dentistry , Muscle Relaxant Injection Therapy (MRIT) if required and appropriate referral for further investigation or intervention when necessary.
If you want to find effective relief from persistent jaw pain and discomfort, make sure you contact the experienced and dedicated team at our TMJ centre in Melbourne.
Face Pain Caulfield North, Melbourne
Another confronting symptom many suffer from is face pain or sinus type pain. There can be a variety of causes for these symptoms, one of which is pain from musculoskeletal structures. This can be the result of trauma to the neck or face, or it may appear for no known reason. Caulfield North locals and surrounding Melbourne residents experiencing headaches, facial soreness, or sinus type pain or pressure should seek prompt treatment from our highly regarded TMJ Centre in Melbourne called Melbourne TMJ & Facial Pain Centre™, as face pain can become debilitating if left to worsen.
Symptoms of face or sinus type pain can respond well to very specific physiotherapy techniques when the cause of the pain is musculoskeletal. Treatment is gentle and non-invasive, and includes educating you on how you can assist yourself. We work closely with GPs, dental specialists and ENTs (Ear Nose & Throat Specialists), who refer patients to us for treatment when other causes of pain have been ruled out. We are results-focused and expect that if treatment is going to be helpful, it will usually show results within the first few sessions.
About Our Experienced Jaw Specific Physiotherapists and Osteopaths TMJ & Sleep Medicine Dentists in Melbourne
Melbourne TMJ & Facial Pain Centre™ has a clinical team made up of TMJ Physiotherapists and Osteopaths , TMJ and Sleep Medicine Dentists & Biofunctional Therapists & BreatheALIGN Therapists and GP Specialising in Muscle Relaxant Injection Therapy (MRIT).
Our experienced jaw specific therapy team are aided by a dedicated and friendly support team who are here to assist you with all your enquiries. To work with a professional and experienced team of jaw specific Therapists and Dentists in Melbourne, contact our team today.
Meet Our CEO & Clinical Director
Our CEO & Clinical Director is Darron Goralsky. Darron has more than 28 years of experience and is the founder of the Goralsky Craniomandibular Method™, a very specific approach to managing jaw and face pain related conditions.
Darron has treated thousands of patients as a TMJ specific Physiotherapist, and his team of highly trained Physiotherapists and Osteopaths would be happy to assist you. To discuss your needs with Darron and the Melbourne TMJ team, get in touch today.
Is TMJ Therapy the Right Option for Me?
If you’re considering TMJ therapy in Melbourne, our team can help you decide if it’s the right option. In general, TMJ therapy might be right for you if you’re experiencing jaw pain or face pain and your doctor, dentist, or therapist has been unable to help. You may also be referred to Melbourne TMJ & Facial Pain Centre™ by another professional. Referrals are not required however to see us at our highly regarded TMJ Centre in Melbourne.
In general, if you are looking for relief from pain and discomfort related to the temporomandibular joint, TMJ therapy may be able to help you.
Why Choose Our TMJ Centre in Melbourne?
Our professional relationships, quality of care, and comprehensive treatment plans are just a few of the reasons our clinic is recognised as one of Melbourne’s most trusted TMJ centres.
Our TMJ centre in Melbourne has helped many patients find relief and we would be happy to work closely with you.
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Read Our Melbourne TMJ Centre Reviews
At Melbourne TMJ & Facial Pain Centre™, we understand that many of our patients have struggled with their pain and discomfort for years, having seen many different professionals along the way.
To learn more about our dedication and the quality of care we offer to our patients, explore our Melbourne TMJ Centre reviews on Google. Please NOTE: we are located in Balaclava Rd Caulfield North only. Don’t be confused by similar sounding clinic names. For further information about our approach, explore our website or contact our team.
Why Choose Us?
Jaw pain (TMD) and other associated symptoms usually respond well to very specific physiotherapy treatment, which is sole area of our professional focus.
Most people suffering TMD experience significant improvement within the first few sessions with us. Educating you on self-help techniques is an important part of our approach
Snoring and Sleep Apnoea can be associated with Jaw and Face Pain and should not be ignored. Our experienced team Dentists can assist if required to comprehensively assess and treat these conditions.
We provide safe, clinically effective, non-invasive treatment options for TMD, Facial Pain, Snoring and Sleep Apnoea. We are members of leading industry associations and stay current with the latest research.
Our treatment methods are extremely professional and our support staff always go the extra mile to ensure your experience is always a positive one.
Our Core Values
1: Be Brilliant At The Basics.
Sounds so obvious but often the basics are ignored or performed poorly. We pride ourselves on doing the basics brilliantly, from the way we interact with our patients to the structured and comprehensive way in which we provide our physical treatment and guide our patients in self-help techniques.
2: We Genuinely Hear You
So often we see patients who feel that despite seeing others, they have just not been heard. It is a core value of ours to genuinely take the time to listen our patients and really understand their concerns, their goals and aspirations for which they are seeking our help.
3: Fun, Friendly & Focused
When you or our patients enter the practice, you will feel our care and warmth. It is a core value of ours to provide our care in a fun, light-hearted manner, while always remaining laser focussed on achieving great clinical outcomes.
4: Rapid Relief & Lasting Results
Another of our core values is to provide rapid relief of pain and symptoms for those entrusting us with their care. In addition, we strive to help them improve their health and wellbeing by addressing the root causes of their issues and equipping them with self-help skills and education, to ensure lasting results.
5: An Experience More Than You Expect
We go the extra mile to deliver the best patient experience right from the time we first have contact. We hold ourselves accountable to ensure that every single patient’s time with us is as enjoyable and as rewarding as we can make it, while using our clinical skills to truly change lives. This is at the heart of our core values.