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Jaw problems in Basel

In and around Basel, 2 therapists treat this complaint. Pain in the jaw joint or chewing muscles, clicking or a limited mouth opening are grouped as temporomandibular disorders (TMD). They are often linked to teeth grinding or tension and usually get better on their own within weeks to months.

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2
therapists nearby
2

Therascout does not diagnose. Have new, severe or persistent complaints checked by a doctor.

Your dentist is usually the first point of contact. They check your teeth and can fit a bite splint if needed.

Illustration for Jaw problems: therapist treating the jaw

When to see a doctor straight away

If any of these comes on top of your symptoms:

  • You cannot eat or drink
  • Your jaw is locked and you cannot open or close your mouth
  • Swelling in the face or fever
  • Jaw pain with chest pressure, breathlessness or pain in the left arm: call 144 at once, possible heart attack

In an emergency: 144

What you can do yourself

  • Rest your jaw

    Soft food, no chewing gum, avoid wide yawning and chewing nails or pens.

  • Heat or cold

    A warm or cool cloth on the cheek eases muscle pain.

  • Lips together, teeth apart

    During the day, make sure you do not clench your teeth.

Which therapies are used for jaw problems?

Sorted by the state of research on temporomandibular disorders (TMD). The rating shows how well the effect is supported, not whether it will help you.

What do the dots mean?
Established
recommended in guidelines, well studied
Partly supported
effect shown in studies, with limitations
Limited evidence
few or weak studies
Hardly studied
used, but hardly or not studied

The rating covers the research, not the therapist.

Therapists may offer several methods, so they can be counted more than once.

As of October 2026 · How we rate

Therapists in and around Basel

  • Portrait of Barbara Moser, Physiotherapy in Basel

    Barbara Moser

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    • 4.8(5)
    • Basel · 1.8 km
    • Languages: de · en · tr
    PhysiotherapyFascia therapyElectrotherapy
    Basic insurance (KVG)
    Price
    CHF 60–140
    Next appointment
    Available Thu, 15 Oct
  • Portrait of Claudia Müller, Osteopathy in Basel

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    Praxis Müller

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    • 5.0(2)
    • Basel · <1 km
    • Languages: de · en
    OsteopathyChiropracticPsychotherapy
    EMR
    Price
    CHF 60–140

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Costs and health insurance

Physiotherapy
Basic insurance with a doctor's referral.
Psychotherapy (CBT)
Basic insurance on a doctor's referral: 15 sessions, then another 15. Beyond 30 sessions the insurer must approve.
Dental treatment
Covered by basic insurance only in exceptional cases. Partly supplementary insurance.
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Each profile shows which insurers recognise the therapist.
Practice prices
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Jaw problems in other cities

Sources

  1. NHS: Temporomandibular disorder (TMD)
  2. Armijo-Olivo et al., Phys Ther 2016: Effectiveness of manual therapy and therapeutic exercise for temporomandibular disorders
  3. Aggarwal et al., Cochrane 2011: Psychosocial interventions for the management of chronic orofacial pain

Content as of October 2026. We review it every year.