West Coast Chiropractic is proud to offer comprehensive care for temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ) and Temporomandibular disorders (TMD). These conditions, which involve the jaw and its surrounding muscles, can cause a wide range of symptoms including pain in the face or jaw, difficulty chewing, headaches and neck pain. Our team of dedicated chiropractors are committed to providing relief from these uncomfortable symptoms with personalized treatment plans tailored to your individual needs.
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Chiropractic Care in El Dorado Hills
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, also known as Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD), are a group of conditions that affect the temporomandibular joint and surrounding muscles. This joint is located in front of your ear and connects the lower jaw to the skull. TMD can cause a wide range of symptoms including facial pain, headaches, clicking or popping sounds when opening or closing the mouth, difficulty chewing and even earaches.
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders are conditions that affect the jaw, jaw joint, and surrounding muscles. TMD and TMJ disorders can cause a range of symptoms, including pain in the jaw, face, neck, and shoulders, difficulty chewing or biting, and a clicking or popping sound when moving the jaw. These disorders can be caused by a variety of factors, including teeth grinding or clenching (bruxism), jaw injury, and stress. Treatment may vary depending on the underlying cause of the disorder and the severity of the symptoms.
Common Symptoms of TMD/TMJ
Here is a list of common symptoms of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders:
It’s important to note that these symptoms may be caused by a variety of factors, and it’s always a good idea to consult with our chiropractor in about your symptoms.
Chiropractic care is a form of alternative medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular disorders, including temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Chiropractors use a variety of techniques, including spinal manipulation and adjustments, to help alleviate pain and improve function in the body.
One of the main ways that chiropractic care can help treat TMD and TMJ disorders is by addressing any misalignments or imbalances in the jaw, neck, and spine. These imbalances can put added strain on the jaw joint and surrounding muscles, leading to pain and discomfort. By correcting these imbalances, chiropractors can help relieve pressure on the jaw and reduce TMD and TMJ symptoms.
Another way that chiropractic care can help treat TMD and TMJ disorders is by reducing muscle tension and improving range of motion in the jaw. Chiropractors may use techniques such as massage, stretches, and exercises to relax and stretch the muscles around the jaw, helping to alleviate pain and improve function.
It’s important to note that TMD and TMJ disorders can be complex conditions, and treatment may vary depending on the underlying cause of the disorder and the severity of the symptoms.
Stretches & Exercises to Help with TMD/TMJ
Here are some stretches and exercises that may help alleviate pain and improve function in individuals with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders:
Jaw stretches: Gently open your mouth as wide as you can and hold for a few seconds. Repeat several times. You can also try placing a finger on your chin and gently pushing down while resisting with your jaw muscles.
Neck stretches: Tilt your head to one side, bringing your ear towards your shoulder. Hold for a few seconds, then slowly return to the starting position. Repeat on the other side. You can also try tilting your head back and looking towards the ceiling, or tilting your head to one side and looking towards your armpit.
Lip stretch: Puckering your lips as if you’re kissing the air can help stretch the muscles in your jaw and lips. Hold for a few seconds, then relax. Repeat several times.
Tongue stretch: Stick out your tongue as far as you can and hold for a few seconds. Repeat several times.
Jaw relaxation: Place a finger on your cheekbone near your ear and gently massage in a circular motion. You can also try placing a warm washcloth over your cheekbones and temples and massaging in a circular motion.
Jaw strengthening: Place a small object between your teeth and gently bite down, holding for a few seconds. You can also try gently biting down on a washcloth or piece of gauze to help strengthen the muscles in your jaw.
Chiropractor for Jaw Pain in El Dorado Hills
If you’re experiencing jaw pain, chiropractic care may be able to help. It’s very likely you could be experiencing TMD/TMJ. Our team here at West Coast Chiropractic would love to evaluate you and see if we can help. You don’t have to live in pain!
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Had my very first appointment with Town Center Family Chiropractic, and it was awesome. Dr. Steve took plenty of time to review my physical situation, read some test results that I had brought for him to review, and gave me his honest assessment of what he thinks would be the best course of action going forward. No pressure at all as to what he thinks I should do, just honest, straight forward information given so that I can make an informed decision on my care. I can not wait for my next appointment with Dr. Steve. Extremely happy and satisfied with my visit today.
Staff is friendly and professional. Dr. Long is an excellent chiropractor who clarifies everything he does. By being clear he is calming to his patients
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Been seeing Dr Steve for 15 years now. Helped me with a serious issue that other chiropractors could not fix. Has helped keep me healthy and standing strait ever since!
