TMJ Pain Relief with Chiropractic

Do you suffer from pain in the temporomandibular joint? Our chiropractor in Mataró offers natural and effective solutions to relieve TMJ symptoms.

Temporomandibular Joint

Can a simple yawn cause a crack, pain, or muscle stiffness?

It could be a TMJ problem that chiropractic care can often help with.

It hurts to talk, yawn, or chew. The pain can be constant or intermittent, varying in intensity at times, but this situation can really drive you crazy.

If you have temporomandibular joint dysfunction, known as TMJ for short, you know exactly how it feels.

The temporomandibular joints are the ones that connect your lower jaw to the skull, just below the ears, and consist of bones, muscles, and nerves. TMJ symptoms include a locked jaw (inability to open the mouth), clicking and popping sounds with jaw movement, chewing problems, headaches, facial pain, ear pain, and dizziness.

Treatment options may include:

• Resting the jaw, keeping the teeth apart as much as possible to avoid clenching. Soft foods that require less chewing, such as liquids, are recommended. It is best to avoid chewing gum and hard, crunchy foods (i.e., candies, raw vegetables, and nuts).

• Applying ice/heat – to reduce inflammation, pain, and relax the muscles.

• Stress management techniques, such as biofeedback and talk therapy, as TMJ is often caused by stress.

• Night guards to prevent teeth grinding and clenching.

• Dental correction for an abnormal bite – orthodontics (braces), dental restorations, and realignment of bridges and crowns can correct dental abnormalities that contribute to TMJ.

For many, chiropractic treatment has proven helpful in relieving TMJ symptoms. It focuses on locating spinal misalignments and redirecting movement to normalized levels.

Care is planned that is not based on the use of medications or surgery to correct your condition. In many cases, we emphasize a return to full mobility and a multidisciplinary approach.