<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[DentalPhysio with LorraineCarroll & SimonCoghlan]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are dedicated to delivering the highest standard of physiotherapy care for TMD and orofacial pain associated with dental conditions. ]]></description><link>https://www.lcscphysiotherapy.com.au/our-blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 08:53:09 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.dentalphysio.com.au/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[When Work Stress Impacts Your Jaw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work stress can show up as jaw tension, clenching, headaches and neck stiffness. Learn how desk habits affect TMD and when to seek help.]]></description><link>https://www.dentalphysio.com.au/post/when-work-stress-impacts-your-jaw</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a502670cb673b1177c73040</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:06:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec7dab_c25ce483916740ad921f5fcf58c318c1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Simon Coghlan MSc, BSc Physio, DipMedAc</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snoring, Sleep Apnoea, Mandibular Advancement Splints and the Role of Physiotherapy]]></title><description><![CDATA[At DentalPhysio in Buderim, we often see people whose jaw, neck and breathing patterns are closely linked. Before starting a mandibular advancement splint, a physiotherapy assessment may help identify whether the jaw system is already sensitive, stiff or overloaded.

]]></description><link>https://www.dentalphysio.com.au/post/snoring-sleep-apnoea-mandibular-advancement-splints-and-the-role-of-physiotherapy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2b5e7916a9a8229e032601</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 01:47:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec7dab_3e47d957246f4e73a00733ea14560237~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Simon Coghlan MSc, BSc Physio, DipMedAc</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Jaw Pain Can Feel Like Ear Pain, Tooth Pain, Headache, or Neck Pain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people with temporomandibular disorder, often called TMD, notice symptoms in places that seem separate from the jaw joint. You might feel aching in or around the ear, pressure or fullness in the ear, temple pain, headaches, facial aching, tooth pain, neck stiffness, or pain at the base of the skull. This can be confusing, especially when ear checks, dental checks, scans, or hearing tests come back normal. It may leave you wondering, “If nothing is showing up, why does it still hurt?” The...]]></description><link>https://www.dentalphysio.com.au/post/why-jaw-pain-can-feel-like-ear-pain-tooth-pain-headache-or-neck-pain</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a05508268a3e7adcb16e4b4</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 04:48:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec7dab_321cda7f151b45d8ac1fe88cd0bce0ed~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lorraine Carroll MPhty, BSc Physio, CMA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Vagus Nerve, Stress and TMD: Why Your Jaw Tightens When Life Gets Busy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stress making your jaw ache? Explore the vagus nerve–TMD link, why clenching ramps up, and practical breathing resets to calm jaw tension.]]></description><link>https://www.dentalphysio.com.au/post/the-vagus-nerve-stress-and-tmd-why-your-jaw-tightens-when-life-gets-busy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f13bac7475e016cb953013</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec7dab_2b9748f0ad2a41fcadf1453cc9922ecb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Simon Coghlan MSc, BSc Physio, DipMedAc</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Botox for Jaw Tension: What Patients Need to Know Before Treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Botox is not always a quick fix, it is not right for every jaw problem, and it should be planned carefully with a qualified provider so that it is given safely, accurately, and for the right reason. Patients should also know what it may help, what it may not help, and what the possible downsides are.]]></description><link>https://www.dentalphysio.com.au/post/botox-revisited-may-be-useful-but-not-without-risks</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c6e988495b6130434f4a29</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:45:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec7dab_9ebbcfe695984a2dae75e4a3acdce8b9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Simon Coghlan MSc, BSc Physio, DipMedAc</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The surprising link between hormones and TMJ disorder ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are reported more often in women than men, and research consistently shows a clear sex difference in both prevalence and incidence of TMD-related pain.]]></description><link>https://www.dentalphysio.com.au/post/the-surprising-link-between-hormones-and-tmj-disorder</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a60f0b2b1318a248535c6a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:41:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec7dab_5cabc8eb009d44aa805370d4524d8ee7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lorraine Carroll MPhty, BSc Physio, CMA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xerostomia (Dry Mouth) After Cancer Treatment: When Medical Acupuncture Can Help]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve ever woken up with a “cotton mouth,” you’ll know how quickly dry mouth can hijack your day. For some people, especially after radiotherapy for head and neck cancer, xerostomia isn’t just annoying. It can affect swallowing, taste, sleep, speaking, dental health, and confidence in social situations.]]></description><link>https://www.dentalphysio.com.au/post/xerostomia-dry-mouth-after-cancer-treatment-where-medical-acupuncture-can-help</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6983e32b4ef7940ceef01d02</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:32:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec7dab_3e4cf72c54da4bfe97633086c3973334~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Simon Coghlan MSc, BSc Physio, DipMedAc</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA): where Dental Physiotherapy fits ]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you or your partner has noticed loud snoring, “stopping breathing” in sleep, waking unrefreshed, morning headaches, or feeling foggy and tired during the day, obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) may be part of the picture. ]]></description><link>https://www.dentalphysio.com.au/post/obstructive-sleep-apnoea-osa-where-dental-physiotherapy-fits-and-how-medical-acupuncture-can-hel</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6961c12141b846e43e7ef3e3</guid><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 03:18:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec7dab_6f951fec6d24489f9a35e9946f93e2f0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Simon Coghlan MSc, BSc Physio, DipMedAc</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Arguments Can Make Your Jaw Hurt: The Stress–TMJ Connection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arguments fire up your body’s stress system. Heart rate climbs, breathing tightens, shoulders lift… and your jaw muscles quietly join the party.]]></description><link>https://www.dentalphysio.com.au/post/why-arguments-can-make-your-jaw-hurt-the-stress-tmj-connection</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6937612a1d422bb0eb19c24c</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 23:49:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec7dab_659265ff376946678b2b37a72732ab5c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Simon Coghlan MSc, BSc Physio, DipMedAc</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Braces or Invisalign Fix TMJ Disorder? What You Need to Know Before Starting Treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Orthodontic treatment can help—but only when the TMJ is stable first. The sequence of care matters just as much as the treatment itself.]]></description><link>https://www.dentalphysio.com.au/post/can-braces-or-invisalign-fix-tmj-disorder-what-you-need-to-know-before-starting-treatment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691e37ae0acaec31327280be</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 21:54:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec7dab_50fb239c5b19474eb32a8a198ba3d432~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Simon Coghlan MSc, BSc Physio, DipMedAc</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can chewing gum cause jaw pain? Simple alternatives that often help]]></title><description><![CDATA[For most people, chewing gum now and then isn’t a problem. But when it becomes a regular habit — hours a day, every da y — it can start to strain the jaw. The muscles and joints of the face are strong, but they’re not designed for constant repetitive load. Over time, this can lead to tension, discomfort, or even temporomandibular (TMJ) pain. Why chewing can cause pain Chewing works the masseter, temporalis, and pterygoid muscles — the same ones that tense up when we clench or grind our teeth....]]></description><link>https://www.dentalphysio.com.au/post/can-chewing-gum-cause-jaw-pain-simple-alternatives-that-often-help</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69128e37d588c50c0e61cddd</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 01:26:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec7dab_263414aa2d3940199570f6466719cd31~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Simon Coghlan MSc, BSc Physio, DipMedAc</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mindful Eating to Ease Jaw Tension and TMD Discomfort]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever noticed your jaw tightening at the end of a long day — or realised halfway through dinner that you’ve been chewing quickly, clenching without meaning to, or scrolling your phone between bites?]]></description><link>https://www.dentalphysio.com.au/post/mindful-eating-to-ease-jaw-tension-and-tmd-discomfort</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690ae0208de3a65c6f2d2654</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 05:33:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_799efef0d6ee4bf192ff2dbc75410c2d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Simon Coghlan MSc, BSc Physio, DipMedAc</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are You Clenching or Grinding Your Teeth Without Realising It?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people wake up with a sore jaw, tight neck, or even headaches — without knowing that the real culprit might be happening while they sleep. Clenching and grinding your teeth (also called bruxism) is more common than most realise, and it can have a lasting effect on your teeth, jaw, and overall comfort.]]></description><link>https://www.dentalphysio.com.au/post/are-you-clenching-or-grinding-your-teeth-without-realising-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68fed9afe3b0149559cff697</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 02:45:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec7dab_6df63b3a82cd403291928c46bccdd53d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_749,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lorraine Carroll MPhty, BSc Physio, CMA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Botox for Jaw Pain: Weighing the Benefits, Risks, and Alternatives]]></title><description><![CDATA[For those experiencing jaw pain, stiffness, or teeth clenching, Botox may seem like a tempting quick fix.]]></description><link>https://www.dentalphysio.com.au/post/botox-for-jaw-pain-weighing-the-benefits-risks-and-alternatives</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ead15b4bab99a0463fce6a</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2025 22:01:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec7dab_d6e8586ad83d4c469830fcb3ea816933~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_750,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Simon Coghlan MSc, BSc Physio, DipMedAc</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tongue Posture, Mouth Breathing &#38; Facial Development in Children]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve noticed your child snoring, mouth breathing, or struggling with jaw pain, it’s worth having them assessed. Early action can prevent bigger challenges later on, both for dental alignment and overall health.]]></description><link>https://www.dentalphysio.com.au/post/tongue-posture-mouth-breathing-facial-development-in-children</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c9f75009d048a5bf8ef2f1</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 23:56:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec7dab_9fd9484b830248f1adab03ee1118b32a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lorraine Carroll MPhty, BSc Physio, CMA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Your Neck Could Be the Cause of Jaw Pain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people who come to see us in Buderim are surprised to learn just how closely the neck and the jaw are connected. If you’ve ever...]]></description><link>https://www.dentalphysio.com.au/post/how-your-neck-could-be-the-cause-of-jaw-pain</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b621febf96fd629914ae8b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 22:52:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec7dab_e64f934da5bc440eb28ca1da993f288c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_706,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lorraine Carroll MPhty, BSc Physio, CMA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Clicks and Clenching to Comfort: A Real Story of Jaw Pain Relief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jaw pain can be surprisingly disruptive — from discomfort while eating, to tension that lingers through the day, to the unsettling click every time you open your mouth.]]></description><link>https://www.dentalphysio.com.au/post/from-clicks-and-clenching-to-comfort-a-real-story-of-jaw-pain-relief</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ad1c4d79e174eb067fb3d9</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 02:39:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_92d43c95e54d4f8ea9cc8082f29829f9~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Simon Coghlan MSc, BSc Physio, DipMedAc</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teeth Clenching &#38; Grinding (Bruxism): What You Need to Know — and How We Can Help]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve ever woken up with a sore jaw, a dull headache, or noticed that your teeth seem to be wearing down, you might be dealing with bruxism — the habit of clenching or grinding your teeth. It’s surprisingly common, affecting roughly one in five people worldwide. What many don’t realise is that bruxism comes in two distinct forms, each with its own triggers and effects.]]></description><link>https://www.dentalphysio.com.au/post/teeth-clenching-grinding-bruxism-what-you-need-to-know-and-how-we-can-help</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689a7101d81f1e4318a59d18</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 22:47:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec7dab_a6400fd125204deda2d3a559bf3ea1c5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_750,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lorraine Carroll MPhty, BSc Physio, CMA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Orthodontic Treatment Cause TMD? What You Need to Know About Jaw Pain and Braces]]></title><description><![CDATA[The relationship between orthodontics and TMD is complex and individual. ]]></description><link>https://www.dentalphysio.com.au/post/can-orthodontic-treatment-cause-tmd-what-you-need-to-know-about-jaw-pain-and-braces</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6889a644886c9d5debe69ea7</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 05:16:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_f398606a61b34c188063ecbd5e0cd397~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Simon Coghlan MSc, BSc Physio, DipMedAc</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wisdom Teeth and TMD: Should You Remove Them?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’re struggling with jaw pain, clicking, locking, or persistent headaches, you might be wondering: Are my wisdom teeth making my jaw condition worse?

]]></description><link>https://www.dentalphysio.com.au/post/wisdom-teeth-and-tmd-should-you-remove-them</link><guid isPermaLink="false">687efa577a5bc82a935f82f2</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 03:30:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec7dab_3fff969a7972461187f2002f1e7301b6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lorraine Carroll MPhty, BSc Physio, CMA</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>