Self Diagnosis Of TMJ Jaw Pain
“The Top 14 Signs That You Need To See A Chiropractor For Your Jaw Pain”
The temporomandibular joint is the joint that attaches your jaw to your head. You have two, situated on either side of your head right in front of your ear.
The TMJ ( temporomandibular joint ) is often the source of a multitude of uncomfortable symptoms if the joint becomes misaligned.
Often times patients seek their family doctor or dentist when they have jaw pain.
The family doctor is most likely to prescribe a pain-killer or anti-inflammatory drug or a combination of both.
The dentist may do the same but may also check the patient’s ‘bite’ for alignment problems which would have a direct effect on the jaw.
Many times, a dentist who is up to date on TMJ syndrome will recommend chiropractic care for the patient.
Why? … because chiropractors are experts at re-aligning the joints of the spine & extremities, which includes the temporomandibular joint.
The TMJ is very delicate, sensitive & susceptible to injury.
Direct blows to the jaw, falls on the chin, extensive dental work, chewing hard food & candy, birth trauma & poorly aligned teeth are some of the things that can contribute to TMJ syndrome.
Here are the top 14 signs that you need to seek chiropractic care for TMJ syndrome:
- Jaw pain.
- Headaches including migraines.
- Painful teeth & gums in the absence of tooth decay & gum disease.
- Locking of the jaw.
- Clicking of the jaw.
- Poorly aligned teeth.
- A tendency to grind the teeth.
- Ear pain.
- Recurring ear infections.
- Facial pain.
- Difficulty chewing harder foods.
- Inability to open the mouth fully.
- Neck pain.
- Ringing in the ears.
If you are suffering from one or more of these symptoms, give us a call.
Consultations are free & we will tell you what we can do to help.
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