TMJ Disorder
According to an article on TMJ disorder, 5-12% of the population experience this chronic pain. It is painful, and frustrating ailment to deal with. Luckily, at Restoration Chiropractic, I have experience in treating TMJ disorders.
What is a TMJ Disorder?
TMJ disorder, or Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, is a disorder of the Temporomandibular joint, or “jaw” joint. TMJ disorder can include pain, teeth grinding, jaw clicking or popping, or even headaches that stem from the jaw joint. TMJ disorder can present as any of these unique manifestations, but with chiropractic care, TMJ disorder can be treated.
The upper neck in the spine is closely associated with the jaw. The upper neck makes up most of the ability to rotate our head. In a normal alignment of the neck, jaw, and spine, the head will effortlessly rotate side to side with no friction or pain. The jaw slides back and forth as we rotate our head left and right and this is normal. Both sides of the jaw should open and close symmetrically and effortlessly. If there is a disruption in this intricate relationship between the head, neck, and jaw, pain, clicking, popping, or grinding may occur at the TMJ or headaches may occur.
Notice how close the TMJ joint is to the upper neck. TMJ disorder is frequent with upper neck subluxations
To treat TMJ disorders, a careful examination of the spine and neck must be performed. The exact position of the correct vertebral segment must be considered, and adjusted to restore proper biomechanics and nerve function of the head, neck, and jaw.
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