The TMJ (Temporomandibular joint) is the most used joint in the body. It affects your ability to talk, chew and swallow. The TMJ attaches the lower jaw to the skull. It is responsible for the movement of the jaw and the opening and closing of the mouth. An Osteopath knows the construction of the jaw and can help address the symptoms of TMJ. They would assess and treat movement restrictions of the jaw and the function of the surrounding muscles. You would then be taught exercises and stretches to relax the jaw.