TMJ Specialist in Naperville, IL
Hands-on physical therapy for jaw pain, clicking, and the headaches that come with it. No referral needed in Illinois.
1999 Springbrook Square Dr, Suite 101, Naperville.
Open until 7:00 pm today.
✓ No referral needed
✓ Most insurance accepted
✓ 50+ five-star reviews
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START WITH PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR TMJ RELIEF
Should you see a dentist or a physical therapist for TMJ?
If you searched for a TMJ specialist, you were probably expecting a dentist. Here is the honest difference. A dentist works on your bite, your teeth, and appliances like night guards. A physical therapist works on the joint itself and the muscles around it, which means the jaw, the neck, and the way you hold your head and shoulders.
Physical therapy is a reasonable place to start if your jaw clicks, catches, or aches, if it is hard to chew or open your mouth wide, or if you are getting headaches that start near your ears or temples.
If we think you also need to see a dentist, we will tell you.
What We Help With
TMJ and Jaw Pain, Symptom by Symptom
Every jaw is a little different, but these are the symptoms we see most often in our Naperville and Wheaton clinics. If what you are feeling is not listed here, call us anyway, we can likely still help.
Jaw Pain and Soreness
Pain at the joint, or muscles that ache from clenching.
Clicking and Locking
A jaw that pops, catches, or will not open fully.
TMJ-Related Headaches
Headaches that start near the ears, temples, or base of the skull.
Clenching and Grinding
The muscle tension that comes with it, and what to do about it.
Neck and Posture
Often part of the picture, and often part of the fix.
Care that fits around your day
Why Choose Albatross for TMJ Physical Therapy?
You’ll get one-on-one care in a private room with the same therapist every visit, with no handoffs to assistants. No referral is needed thanks to Illinois Direct Access, and evening appointments are available until 7:00 pm on weekdays. Treatment is hands-on and personalized, focusing on manual therapy rather than a printed exercise sheet and a machine.
WHAT OUR PATIENTS SAY
5-Star Reviews in Naperville
★★★★★ Based on 50+ Google reviews
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If you’re looking for someone knowledgeable, skilled, and truly invested in helping you get better, I honestly can’t recommend Sanjoy enough!
5 out of 5 stars, Yliana
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Albatross Physical Therapy and Wellness has been absolutely transformative for me. Sanjoy has really taken the time to truly understand my needs and created an incredible, personalized treatment plan that has helped me heal physically and emotionally. The care and attention here are excellent. I couldn’t recommend them enough!
5 out of 5 stars, Kevin
★★★★★
Sanjoy is great. His technique actually works, and he explains everything in a way that makes sense. I also really appreciate how easy he is to talk to. He’s professional, respectful, and genuinely cares about his patients. You can tell he takes the time to understand what’s going on instead of just rushing through the appointment, and that alone makes such a difference. It’s rare to find someone you feel comfortable with right away, but with him, it just comes naturally.
5 out of 5 stars, Hassan
RELIEVE JAW PAIN AND RESTORE FUNCTION
What TMJ physical therapy looks like here
Your first visit is an evaluation. We look at how your jaw moves, where it catches, and what your neck and posture are doing, because the jaw is rarely working alone.
From there, treatment is hands-on. That usually means manual therapy on the jaw and the muscles around it, work on your neck and upper back, and specific exercises you can do at home between visits.
- Hands-on care and manual therapy
- Customized exercise programs you can do at home
- Evening appointments until 7:00 pm on weekdays
- One therapist, one private room every visit
WE WORK WITH INSURANCE
Most insurance accepted
We accept most major plans and we check your benefits before your first visit, so you know what you are walking into. Call and we will look yours up.
What to Expect
- REACH OUT. Call us or leave your number and we will call you back.
- GET EVALUATED. A licensed therapist checks your jaw, neck, and posture and goes through your insurance.
- START YOUR TREATMENT PLAN. You leave with a clear plan and exercises you can do at home.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a referral from a physical therapist?
No. Illinois Direct Access lets you start physical therapy without one. Some insurance plans still ask for a referral, so call us and we will check yours before your first visit.
Is this dental treatment?
No. We are physical therapists. We treat the joint and the muscles around it, not your teeth or your bite. If you need a dentist as well, we will say so.
What happens at the first visit?
An evaluation. We look at how your jaw moves, check your neck and posture, and talk through what has been bothering you. You leave with a plan and usually some exercises to start on.
How soon can I be seen?
Call us and we will tell you what is open this week.
Get your jaw looked at this week
Call and we will tell you what is open. If it is easier, leave your number and we will call you back.
Where to find us in South Naperville
We are in Springbrook Square at 1999 Springbrook Square Drive, Suite 101, a minute off 95th Street near Route 59. Look for the large red PAIN MANAGEMENT signs on the front of the building. We are inside.
HOURS:
Monday to Friday: 9:30 am to 7pm
Saturday* and Sunday: closed
*Need a Saturday? Our Wheaton office is open 9am to 1pm.
We are on the Route 59 side of town, near Springbrook Prairie and Neuqua Valley High School, so you can get here without crossing Naperville.