Jaw Pain Treatment for Kyogle
Jaw pain and headaches are often the same problem seen from two angles, and treating one without the other rarely lasts. North Coast Head Neck & Jaw Centre is an osteopathy practice that treats only head, neck and jaw conditions. Our Lismore clinic is 45 minutes from Kyogle and runs Saturday mornings, and there is a second clinic in Ballina.
Jaw pain and headaches, treated together
For many people, jaw pain and headaches are the same problem seen from two angles. The muscles that clench the jaw run into the temples; the neck holds the head against the pull of both. Years of clenching, an old knock, or a stiff neck can set the whole system off, and treating only one part rarely lasts.
You will see Dr Leon Erdrich, an AHPRA registered osteopath with a special interest in treating the head, neck and jaw and a clinical educator in the osteopathy program at Southern Cross University. Because the practice treats only these conditions, the jaw joint, the chewing muscles and the neck are assessed together at the first appointment. We explain what we find, work alongside your dentist, and say plainly if the problem is not one we can help with.
Read more on our jaw and orofacial pain page. If headaches come with the jaw pain, our headache page for Kyogle may also help.
Also treated in Lismore
Jaw pain rarely arrives alone. Headaches, neck pain and dizziness are assessed in the same appointment, so one trip covers everything.
Headaches
We help uncover the cause of your headaches, whether from neck tension, jaw dysfunction or nerve irritation. Treatment is tailored to reduce frequency and intensity.
Migraine
Migraine is a complex condition often linked to the nervous system. We support your recovery through manual therapy, lifestyle advice and trigger management.
Whiplash & Neck Pain
Neck pain after injury or strain can affect movement, sleep and posture. We provide targeted treatment and self care strategies to support healing.
Vertigo & Dizziness
Balance issues and dizziness can be linked to the neck, jaw or inner ear. We assess your symptoms and guide you through rehab and recovery.
Where to find us
Lismore is 45 minutes from Kyogle and runs Tuesday to Thursday and Saturday mornings. Ballina is further east on the coast and adds Monday and Friday.
Lismore Clinic
- Hinterland Osteopathy 32 Molesworth Street Lismore NSW 2480
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Tue: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Wed: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Thu: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sat: 8:30am – 12:30pm
Mon, Fri, Sun: Closed - Street parking on Zadoc Street or Molesworth Street, a two to three minute walk.
- About 45 minutes from Kyogle.
Ballina Clinic
- Ballina Health Centre 32 Tamar Street Ballina NSW 2478
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Mon: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Thu: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Fri: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun: Closed - Parking is directly out the front of the clinic.
- About 90 minutes from Kyogle.
Common questions
Is my clicking jaw serious?
Clicking without pain is common and often needs nothing. Clicking with pain, catching or locking is worth assessing, because the joint is not tracking evenly.
Can jaw problems cause ear pain or ringing?
Yes. The joint sits in front of the ear canal, and TMD often presents as earache, fullness or tinnitus with a normal ear exam.
I clench my teeth when I am stressed. What can be done?
We release the overworked muscles, treat the joint and neck, and help you notice and reduce daytime clenching. Night grinding is managed together with your dentist, usually with a splint.
Can you coordinate with my dentist?
Yes. With your permission we share findings and coordinate treatment with your dentist or orthodontist, wherever they are.
Will I need to come in every week?
Not usually. Once we understand what is driving the jaw pain, we plan follow-ups around what is practical and give you exercises and strategies for between visits.
How long is a first jaw appointment?
An hour. History, then assessment of how the jaw opens and closes, the joint, the chewing muscles and the neck, explained as we go. Treatment usually begins the same day.
Can I come on a Saturday?
Yes. The Lismore clinic runs Saturday mornings, which suits people who cannot lose a weekday to the trip.
What do appointments cost?
$170 for the initial hour and $125 for each follow-up. No referral is needed. Health fund claims go through HICAPS, and a GP management plan attracts a $61.80 Medicare rebate.
How to book
Book online, choose Lismore or Ballina, and select an initial consultation. New patients pay a 50% deposit at booking. Fees and what to bring are on our patient information page.
Book an appointment
An hour with an osteopath who treats only head, neck and jaw conditions, 45 minutes from Kyogle and open Saturday mornings. No referral needed, and we are happy to work alongside your dentist. If you would like to talk it through first, get in touch.