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Gentle osteopathy for jaw tension and TMJ
in Dubai
A tight, clicking jaw can quietly wear you down; gentle hands help it soften and settle.
Home · Jaw and TMJ
A tight, clicking jaw can quietly wear you down; gentle hands help it soften and settle.
In brief
Dr Dominique Boudet, Osteopath D.O. in Dubai, offers gentle osteopathy to help ease jaw tension and TMJ discomfort. With 25+ years of experience, he works on the jaw joint, surrounding muscles and the head and neck to support easier movement and comfort, and liaises with your dentist or doctor when useful.
Jaw and TMJThe jaw joint (TMJ) is one of the most used joints in the body and is closely linked to the neck and skull. Stress, clenching and posture can leave it tight, tender or clicking. Gentle osteopathy aims to release this tension and support smoother, more comfortable movement.
After understanding your history and daily habits, Dr Boudet works softly on the jaw, cheek and temple muscles and on the neck, using cranial and cranio-sacral techniques. Nothing is forced. He may also share simple self-care to help you between visits.
Jaw issues often involve dental factors such as bite or grinding. Osteopathy has its own reading of the body; it works in dialogue with dental assessment. If you wear a night guard or are under dental care, Dr Boudet works gently on the tension involved, in coordination with your dental practitioner.
Osteopathy does not cure TMJ disorders and cannot guarantee a result. It aims to ease muscular and joint tension around the jaw, cheek and neck, which many people find helps their jaw feel looser and more comfortable in daily life.
Only if appropriate and always with your clear consent. Much can be done gently on the outside, on the jaw, face and neck. Dr Boudet explains each step, and you remain comfortable and in control throughout the session.
Gentle osteopathy is generally well tolerated, but a jaw that locks or is very painful should also be assessed by a dentist or doctor. Dr Boudet works within comfortable limits and refers on when a medical or dental opinion is needed.
It may ease the muscle tension linked to clenching and grinding, which some people find helpful. It has its own field of action, and it sits naturally alongside dental care such as a night guard, each with its own role.
Contact Dr Boudet by WhatsApp or phone on +971 55 370 1442. Sessions are in French and English at Yutopia Clinic, Umm Suqeim 2, Al Wasl Road, Dubai. The consultation fee is shared with you when you book.