TMJ Pain Relief with Chiropractic

As trauma to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is often quite painful, we do our best to help our Anchorage patients find relief as quickly and effectively as possible. In fact, Mulholland Chiropractic Center, LLC will tell you that the studies shows just how much chiropractic can help ease soreness in the jaw.

Research Supports Chiropractic Therapy Helps With TMJ Pain and Discomfort

For example, one study published in Physiotherapy Theory and Practice included 15 people with TMJ pain who were treated with neck adjustments, middle-back adjustments, and trigger point therapy via dry needling. Patients were assessed prior to these methods and at 15 days and two months post-treatment. They reported positive results such as reduced discomfort, greater jaw movement, and lower disability at both follow-ups.

Another clinical study carried out a review of almost 800 papers involving manual and manipulative therapy for conditions such as TMJ and revealed similar results. The authors concluded that there is a "fair...level of evidence" that chiropractic care can help ease discomfort associated with TMJ and other upper extremity disorders.

This is great news since the causes of TMJ are largely unknown. While trauma to the jaw or neck can cause pain symptoms, there are other causes to consider as well, such as grinding teeth, osteoarthritis, and clenching of the jaw due to tension.

Mulholland Chiropractic Center, LLC Can Help Patients Find Relief From TMJ Issues

No matter what is making your jaw hurt, call Mulholland Chiropractic Center, LLC now and make an appointment to come into our Anchorage location. We'll do our best to help you smile pain-free!

Sources

• Gonzalez-Iglesias J et al. (2013, November). Mobilization with movement, thoracic spine manipulation, and dry needling for the management of temporomandibular disorder: a prospective case series. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice;29(8):586-95
• Brantingham J et al. (2013, March-April). Manipulative and multimodal therapy for upper extremity and temporomandibular disorders: a systematic review. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics;36(3):143-201
• Oral Care. WebMD. Retrieved from http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/temporomandibular-disorders-tmd on November 2, 2015