Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders are more common than many people realise — and more treatable than many patients expect. At Life Performance Osteo in Belgian Gardens, Townsville, Dr Phillip Murray sees patients experiencing jaw pain, clicking, locking, and associated headaches, and addresses TMJ dysfunction as part of a broader osteopathic assessment. What is the TMJ? The temporomandibular joint connects the jawbone (mandible) to the skull (temporal bone) just in fron

Tendonitis — inflammation or irritation of a tendon — is a common and often frustrating condition that can persist for weeks or months without appropriate management. At Life Performance Osteo in Belgian Gardens, Townsville, Dr Phillip Murray works with patients managing tendonitis across a range of tendons and presentations. What is a tendon and why does tendonitis occur? Tendons are dense connective tissue structures that connect muscle to bone. They transmit the force gene