The temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, is one of the most complex and sensitive joints in the human body. Located on either side of the jaw, the TMJ plays a crucial role in speaking, chewing, and swallowing. When this joint becomes misaligned or stressed, it can lead to a variety of painful and debilitating conditions.
TMJ disorders can manifest in many different ways, each with its own set of symptoms and challenges. Some of the most common TMJ conditions include:
Chiropractic care offers a safe, non-invasive approach to treating TMJ disorders. By focusing on the alignment of the jaw and the surrounding muscles and joints, chiropractors can help alleviate pain, improve function, and prevent further damage to the TMJ.
Our chiropractors use gentle, precise adjustments to realign the jaw and relieve tension in the surrounding muscles. These adjustments can help improve range of motion, reduce pain, and promote healing in the TMJ and surrounding tissues.
Every patient's TMJ disorder is unique, which is why we develop personalized treatment plans tailored to each individual's needs. In addition to chiropractic adjustments, your treatment plan may include exercises, stretches, and lifestyle modifications designed to support your recovery and prevent future TMJ issues.
TMJ disorders can have a significant impact on your daily life, making it difficult to eat, speak, and even sleep comfortably. By seeking chiropractic care, you can take the first step towards reclaiming your quality of life and finding lasting relief from TMJ pain and dysfunction.
If you're ready to experience the benefits of TMJ chiropractic care, we invite you to contact our team today. With our expertise and commitment to patient-centered care, we can help you find the relief you deserve and get back to enjoying life to the fullest.
Yes, chiropractors are well known for their ability to adjust any joint in the body, including the jaw. If the jaw, also known as the TMJ (TemporoMandibular Joint) is misaligned or restricted in its movement, then it needs to be corrected in order for proper function to return. To have your jaw analyzed by a professional, simply click HERE to schedule your first appointment.
Realigning a joint is a difficult task to do to yourself. In fact, "self adjusting" often leads to a joint becoming hypermobile and unstable overtime making the TMJ issue worse. This is because you can be too repetitive, too forceful, not forceful enough, pushing in the wrong direction, contacting the wrong area, etc. Rather than do it to yourself, it is a lot safer, easier and more beneficial to have a professional realign your TMJ for you. If you believe that your jaw is misaligned, then schedule your first appointment HERE
Several common symptoms associated with a misaligned jaw are abrupt shifting of the jaw, clicking, popping or any movement combined with pain. Your jaw can even become locked, commonly referred to as "lockjaw" where your jaw is stuck partially open or closed with a spasm in the muscles that prevents movement of your jaw. A misaligned jaw can even lead to teeth grinding, clenching (especially at night), and headaches/migraines. Symptoms within the ear are also very common with a misaligned jaw. This can include ear popping, ringing in the ear (tinnitus), fullness in the ear, and ear infections. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, then it is time for you to schedule your first visit HERE.
Yes chiropractors are trained to realign any misaligned joint in the body and understand the multiple neuromuscular connections in the jaw. Other frequent areas to be adjusted are the top two vertebrae of your spine that supply a large portion of the jaw and face. However, if you have other areas in your body that are also misaligned, they must be corrected as well to prevent other joints from continuously misalign due to compensation and/or compression. Your jaw is a lot more likely to remain its proper function once all your joints are kept in alignment as well. To schedule your first appointment, simply click HERE.
The TMJ chiropractic technique is a process of thoroughly evaluating the jaw and surrounding areas to discover the cause of TMJ symptoms and a TMJ misalignment. We prefer the "measure twice cut once" mentality where less is more and it is much more important to only perform what is necessary. Our thoroughness allows us to get better results in regards to jaw issues. If you've been looking for a thorough evaluation of your TMJ, then simply click here to schedule your first appointment HERE.
This is an excellent question that we receive all the time. The time it takes for a TMJ issue depends on several factors. Some of these factors include how long the issue has been there, how severe the issue is, what is causing the issue to occur in the first place, etc. Based on these factors, we've seen people get better after only one adjustment, but we've also seen people that take several weeks or months until they experience relief. It truly depends. But what is for certain is the longer you wait to receive treatment the longer it will take for the symptoms to resolve. So if you've been experiencing TMJ issues, feel free to schedule your first appointment by clicking HERE.