Dr. Forrest Allen, Certified Sports Chiropractor with Pro Chiropractic in Bozeman and Belgrade, Montana describes the anatomy related to the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ). Then Dr. Allen demonstrates an effective Chiropractic treatment for JAW PAIN!
TheTMJ acts like a sliding hinge, connecting your jawbone to your skull. TMJ dysfunction are a type of temporomandibular disorder or TMD can cause pain in your jaw joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement.
The exact cause of a person's TMJ disorder is often difficult to determine. Your pain may be due to a combination of factors, such as genetics, arthritis or jaw injury. Some people who have jaw pain also tend to clench or grind their teeth (bruxism).
In most cases, the pain and discomfort associated with TMJ disorders is temporary and can be relieved with self-managed care or nonsurgical treatments. Surgery is typically a last resort after conservative measures have failed, but some people with TMJ disorders may benefit from surgical treatments.
If you are suffering with TMJ / TMD, contact the Team at Pro Chiropractic in Bozeman, Montana for an effective non-surgical treatment approach!
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