Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
- Admin
- Apr 6, 2017
- 1 min read

TMJ is caused by a misalignment to your neck, upper back, or jaw. The most common symptoms of TMJ are pain in the jaw, clicking or popping of the jaw, ear pain, popping sounds in the ear, headaches, stiff or sore jaw muscles, pain in the temporal area or locking of the jaw joint. This can lead to grinding of the teeth, stress, and even arthritis. Scientific studies along with patient testimonials he shown chiropractic care to effectively reduce the pain, clicking and popping, and soreness associated with your TMJ and even increase the distance you can open your mouth. Chiropractic adjustments to the jaw along with trigger point therapy to relieve tight muscles in the back and jaw area help relieve the pain. Chiropractic adjustments can be used alone or in conjunction with other treatment approaches such as Medications can include anti-inflammatory medicine, pain killers, or muscle relaxers.
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