JAW / TMJ TREATMENT​
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Jaw pain can make everyday activities like eating, talking, and even yawning uncomfortable. At Bayview North Family Chiropractic, we take the time to understand what's contributing to your symptoms—whether it's related to the jaw joint itself, muscle tension, your neck, posture, or a combination of factors. From there, we'll create a personalized treatment plan that's tailored to your needs and goals.
WHAT IS TMJ DYSFUNCTION?​​​​
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The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects your jaw to your skull and allows you to speak, chew, and yawn comfortably. When this joint isn't functioning properly, it can lead to jaw pain, clicking or popping, stiffness, headaches, and difficulty opening or closing your mouth. TMJ dysfunction can be influenced by factors such as clenching or grinding your teeth (bruxism), stress, muscle tension, joint dysfunction, or previous jaw injuries. Understanding what's contributing to your symptoms is the first step toward finding the most appropriate treatment.
COMMON ​SYMPTOMS WE SEE​​​
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Jaw pain or tightness
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Clicking or popping sounds
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Locking of the jaw
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Frequent headaches
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Ear fullness or ringing
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​​​​​​​Difficulty chewing or opening wide ​​​​
HOW WE TREAT JAW & TMJ PAIN AT BAYVIEW NORTH FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC
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Your care begins with a thorough assessment of your jaw, neck, posture, and movement patterns to better understand what's contributing to your symptoms.
Based on your assessment findings, your personalized treatment plan may include gentle joint mobilization, targeted soft tissue therapy, and home exercises or self-care strategies to improve jaw function and reduce discomfort. When appropriate, we may also recommend complementary care, such as massage therapy or naturopathic medicine, to support your recovery.
NOT SURE WHAT'S CAUSING YOUR JAW PAIN OR CLICKING?
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Book an assessment with our team. We'll take the time to understand your symptoms, identify what's contributing to them, and create a personalized treatment plan to help you feel your best.