TMJ Jaw Pain Relief | Our Chiropractors Can Help
What Is TMJ?
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) acts like a sliding hinge, connecting your jawbone to your skull.
You have one joint on each side of your jaw. TMJ disorders which is a type of temporomandibular disorder or TMD can often cause pain in your jaw joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement.
Some common symptoms of TMJ include pain in your jaw, cheek, teeth or front of the ear when you chew or yawn, clicking noises in the jaw, an inability to open your mouth wide or having your jaw lock when you are able to open it. You also may notice that your upper and lower teeth no longer fit together properly when you close your mouth. Some patients experience headaches, hearing issues, dizziness or earaches as part of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder.
West Linn Chiropractor Dr. Ramp DC Talks About TMJ
Causes of TMJ
TMJ has a myriad of potential causes that your West Linn chiropractors will explore when you book your appointment. Some of the known causes of TMJ include serious jaw trauma or dislocation, physical or emotional stress, or even sitting in a dentist’s chair for long periods of time with your mouth wide open. The emotional stress doesn’t end up causing TMJ on its own, but if you tend to clench your teeth as a result, this may end up causing it. Statistics show that women are four times as likely to suffer from TMJ as men.
TMJ jaw pain can be very painfull. It can affect your overall well-being, quality of your sleep and your ability to concentrate or focus.
If you live in Clackamas County, Oregon, including Oregon City, Gladstone, Tualatin, Milwaukie, Wilsonville, Beavercreek, Canby, Molalla, Mulino, Clackamas, Willamette, Lake Oswego, and Happy Valley Oregon, give Revive Injury & Wellness a call at 503-344-4378 to schedule a consultation with one of our chiropractors.
Can Chiropractic Care Help With TMJ?
Once your chiropractor confirms that you do have TMJ, you’ll be given a treatment plan based on the specifics of your situation. Our team at Revive Injury and Wellness wants to get to the cause of your problem so every angle is explored before a thorough plan is created. Usually, a treatment plan for TMJ will include chiropractic adjustments, special exercises, and possibly heat or ice to lessen pain if it is particularly painful.
If you have any of the symptoms of TMJ, schedule a consultation with a chiropractor as soon as possible. It’s also important that you follow any advice or recommendations given during that consultation and subsequent appointments. Every exercise and treatment is designed to remove the underlying cause of the problem and restore your jaw function back to normal.
Contact Revive Injury & Wellness For Help With TMJ in West Linn, Oregon 503-344-4378
7 Ways to Help With TMJ
- Practice Maintaining the resting position of your jaw
- Jaw Exercises and Stretches
- Get a good night's sleep
- Use a hot or cold compress on your jaw
- Reduce stress in your life
- Exercise your jaw a couple times per day
- Call Your Chiropractor for Chiropractic Adjustments for your Jaw!
TMJ & Jaw Pain Exercises and Stretches To Help Relieve TMJ and Jaw Pain - With Chiropractor Dr. Anderson DC
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In the above 3 videos West Linn chiropractor, Dr. Bonnie Anderson, AKA "Dr. Bo" talks about TMJ or Temporomandibular Joint Pain and jaw pain. Dr Anderson DC demonstrates jaw exercises and stretches to help with TMJ or Jaw pain. We hope you enjoy the videos and find some relief for your TMJ or jaw pain. As always, come visit our chiropractic care office in West Linn, OR. or learn more about TMJ and Jaw Pain here.
