Balham, London
TMD Physio for Balham
For people in Balham living with jaw pain, clicking, clenching, headaches or migraine, The TMD Physio offers specialist TMJ physiotherapy, one-to-one with Krina Panchal. The clinic is now in Waterloo at 121 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7HR. A typical journey from Balham takes just over half an hour with one change.
- Balham (Northern, Southern)
- Clapham South (Northern)
- Wandsworth Common (Southern)
- Balham High Road
- Du Cane Court
- Hildreth Street
- Balham Leisure Centre
- Tooting Bec Common
- ~32 min typical journey
- 121 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7HR
Getting here from Balham
About 32 minutes, door to door
A typical journey takes about 32 minutes: walk about 6 minutes to Balham Station, take the Northern line, change once for a short Bakerloo line hop, then walk about 7 minutes to the clinic at 121 Westminster Bridge Road.
- Walk to Balham Station6 min
- Northern line to Elephant & Castle14 min
- Bakerloo line to Lambeth North2 min
- Walk to the clinic, 121 Westminster Bridge Road7 min
Typical Wednesday 10am journey from TfL Journey Planner.
When you can come
- MonClosed
- Tue10:15am – 1:30pm
- Wed8:00am – 7:00pm
- Thu10:00am – 8:00pm
- Fri8:00am – 7:00pm
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
Wednesday and Friday from 8am suit an appointment before the working day, and Thursday evenings until 8pm work well after the office or the school run.
Who we typically see from BalhamCommon among commuters, parents, runners and healthcare shift workers
A note on Balham patients
Nursery drop-offs, laptop days at the kitchen table, a lap of Tooting Bec Common before work, a late shift at St George's Hospital: there is plenty to fit into your Balham routine. When you are also living with jaw pain, clicking or headaches, making time for an assessment matters. At The TMD Physio, you receive one-to-one attention and a clear explanation of your treatment options.
Verified credentials
- 15+ years focused on TMD, headache & tinnitus
- Dual BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science & Physiotherapy
- University of Liverpool Masters module in TMD
- Columbia University Orofacial Pain Clinic placement
- Specialist TMD training Steve Kraus (Atlanta) · CRAFTA® · Watson Headache® · Instituto Rocabado
- Invited lecturer UCL MSc Audiology
- Past committee member ACPTMD
- HCPC-registered Chartered Society of Physiotherapy member
Why a specialist
Why patients from Balham choose a specialist
- 0115+ years on TMD
Krina has spent more than 15 years focused on TMD, headache and tinnitus.
- 02Postgraduate training in TMD
Krina has completed a Master's module in the Assessment and Management of TMD.
- 03Orofacial pain placement
Krina's documented training includes a 2014 clinical placement in orofacial pain.
- 04Teaching on an MSc Audiology programme
Krina is an invited lecturer on an MSc Audiology programme (2025). The conditions she sees include jaw- and neck-related tinnitus.
- 05A published standard of care
The TMD Physio Standard sets out an evidence-led assessment of the jaw, neck and nerves together. It also includes a checklist you can use to choose any TMJ practitioner.
What Krina treats
Patients from Balham come to the clinic for four core conditions. Every new patient starts with a full assessment of the jaw, neck and nervous system together, one-to-one with Krina.
- TMD TreatmentComprehensive assessment and treatment for temporomandibular joint disorders, including jaw pain, clicking, locking, and restricted movement.Learn more
- Headache & Migraine ReliefSpecialized treatment for tension headaches, migraines, and cervicogenic headaches using manual therapy and targeted exercises.Learn more
- Tinnitus ManagementEvidence-based physiotherapy approach to managing tinnitus through jaw and neck treatment, helping reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.Learn more
- Facial Pain TreatmentComprehensive treatment for facial pain, including trigeminal neuralgia, facial tension, and referred pain from the jaw and neck.Learn more
Meet Krina — a note on Balham patients
How Krina works with Balham patients
Your symptoms are the starting point. The clinic sees jaw pain, clicking and locking, clenching and grinding, headaches and migraine, facial pain, and jaw- and neck-related tinnitus. Every first appointment is a full assessment of the jaw, neck and nervous system together. From there you receive a plain explanation of your treatment options and a plan built on published research. Clear goals are agreed and reviewed at each visit. Krina will tell you honestly what each option can and cannot do. If something needs a dental, ENT or neurological specialist, she will refer you on. Every appointment is one-to-one with Krina, so the person who assessed you is the person treating you.
Wellness · for Balham
The Signature Jaw Massage
For Balham parents, commuters and shift workers, The Signature Jaw Massage is a wellness experience designed by Krina. It is delivered by Krina or a therapist personally trained in her protocol.