The Dental Physio Podcast

Simon Coghlan from Dental Physiotherapy explores Myofascial Pain Syndrome — a key but often missed driver of orofacial pain. Learn how to recognise the signs, understand the triggers, and take steps toward lasting relief.
About Your Hosts
Simon Coghlan and Lorraine Carroll are experienced physiotherapists with over 50 years of combined clinical practice. Specialists in temporomandibular disorders (TMD), headaches, and orofacial pain, they bring world-class expertise to the Sunshine Coast from backgrounds working with elite athletes, performers, and in university teaching. With Master’s degrees in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, advanced training in medical acupuncture, and leadership roles in professional education, Simon and Lorraine combine evidence-based care with a practical, down-to-earth approach. Their goal: to make complex issues around jaw pain, headaches, and dental-related conditions clear, relatable, and useful for both patients and professionals.
Disclaimer
The Dental Physio Podcast provides general educational information only and is not a substitute for professional medical or dental advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of a qualified health care professional for any concerns about your health, and never ignore or delay professional advice because of something you hear on this podcast.

Jaw pain, headaches, earache, or even a burning tongue — Craniomandibular Dysfunction (CMD) can present in ways you might not expect.
In this episode, Simon Coghlan explores the complex, often confusing condition of CMD. Learn how it differs from other TMJ disorders, why diagnosis is so tricky, and how symptoms like tinnitus, neck pain, and mood changes may all be connected.
About Your Hosts
Simon Coghlan and Lorraine Carroll are experienced physiotherapists with over 50 years of combined clinical practice. Specialists in temporomandibular disorders (TMD), headaches, and orofacial pain, they bring world-class expertise to the Sunshine Coast from backgrounds working with elite athletes, performers, and in university teaching. With Master’s degrees in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, advanced training in medical acupuncture, and leadership roles in professional education, Simon and Lorraine combine evidence-based care with a practical, down-to-earth approach. Their goal: to make complex issues around jaw pain, headaches, and dental-related conditions clear, relatable, and useful for both patients and professionals.
Disclaimer
The Dental Physio Podcast provides general educational information only and is not a substitute for professional medical or dental advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of a qualified health care professional for any concerns about your health, and never ignore or delay professional advice because of something you hear on this podcast.

Why does your jaw click, pop, or lock? In this episode, Simon explores TMJ disc displacement — a key driver of temporomandibular joint dysfunction.
Learn how the articular disc moves (and misaligns), what causes anterior disc displacement with or without reduction, and how structures like the retrodiscal tissue and lateral pterygoid muscle play a role. We also explore symptoms, treatment options, and the difference between common and rare forms of disc luxation.
If your jaw feels off track, this episode helps you understand why — and what can be done to help.
About Your Hosts
Simon Coghlan and Lorraine Carroll are experienced physiotherapists with over 50 years of combined clinical practice. Specialists in temporomandibular disorders (TMD), headaches, and orofacial pain, they bring world-class expertise to the Sunshine Coast from backgrounds working with elite athletes, performers, and in university teaching. With Master’s degrees in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, advanced training in medical acupuncture, and leadership roles in professional education, Simon and Lorraine combine evidence-based care with a practical, down-to-earth approach. Their goal: to make complex issues around jaw pain, headaches, and dental-related conditions clear, relatable, and useful for both patients and professionals.
Disclaimer
The Dental Physio Podcast provides general educational information only and is not a substitute for professional medical or dental advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of a qualified health care professional for any concerns about your health, and never ignore or delay professional advice because of something you hear on this podcast.
 
 

Ever wondered what really goes on inside your jaw when you talk, chew, or yawn? In this episode, Simon Coghlan describes some of the intricate anatomy and biomechanics of the temporomandibular joint — the small but mighty hinge that powers so much of daily life.
From the structure of the TMJ disc to the mechanics of jaw movement and the role of muscles like the lateral pterygoid, this episode lays some groundwork for understanding TMJ disorders and dysfunction.
About Your Hosts
Simon Coghlan and Lorraine Carroll are experienced physiotherapists with over 50 years of combined clinical practice. Specialists in temporomandibular disorders (TMD), headaches, and orofacial pain, they bring world-class expertise to the Sunshine Coast from backgrounds working with elite athletes, performers, and in university teaching. With Master’s degrees in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, advanced training in medical acupuncture, and leadership roles in professional education, Simon and Lorraine combine evidence-based care with a practical, down-to-earth approach. Their goal: to make complex issues around jaw pain, headaches, and dental-related conditions clear, relatable, and useful for both patients and professionals.
Disclaimer
The Dental Physio Podcast provides general educational information only and is not a substitute for professional medical or dental advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of a qualified health care professional for any concerns about your health, and never ignore or delay professional advice because of something you hear on this podcast.

Simon Coghlan and Lorraine Carroll introduce The Dental Physio Podcast, sharing their expertise in jaw pain, headaches, TMD, bruxism, and orofacial pain. Discover their approach, what’s ahead in future episodes, and first steps to easing jaw-related symptoms.
About Your Hosts
Simon Coghlan and Lorraine Carroll are experienced physiotherapists with over 50 years of combined clinical practice. Specialists in temporomandibular disorders (TMD), headaches, and orofacial pain, they bring world-class expertise to the Sunshine Coast from backgrounds working with elite athletes, performers, and in university teaching. With Master’s degrees in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, advanced training in medical acupuncture, and leadership roles in professional education, Simon and Lorraine combine evidence-based care with a practical, down-to-earth approach. Their goal: to make complex issues around jaw pain, headaches, and dental-related conditions clear, relatable, and useful for both patients and professionals.
Disclaimer
The Dental Physio Podcast provides general educational information only and is not a substitute for professional medical or dental advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of a qualified health care professional for any concerns about your health, and never ignore or delay professional advice because of something you hear on this podcast.