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TMJ Treatment

At Unity Chiropractic & Wellness Center, we provide you with comprehensive care for many ailments. Your chiropractor in Beaverton OR can help you with TMJ as well. TMJ, or temporomandibular joint disorder, is not uncommon, but it does require ongoing care from a trained professional to reduce symptoms and worsening conditions.

What Is TMJ?

TMJ occurs when there is some level of dysfunction in the joint that moves your jaw. This is a hinged joint that should move without limitation and without pain. When it does not align, it may lead to pain and inflammation.

What Causes TMJ?

Several things can cause TMJ to occur. A breakdown of the disc that is present in this area and works to protect the jaw joint can occur, for example. It is also possible that there is some type of impact to the jaw that has caused a misalignment of the joint, creating uneven movement. In some situations, the cartilage present here is damaged, causing the pain.

What Are the Symptoms of TMJ?

Typical symptoms of TMJ include:

  • Pain in the jaw
  • Difficulty chewing
  • Pain when opening or closing the mouth
  • A jaw that is tender at the joint
  • Cracking or a popping sound in this area.

How Can Beaverton Chiropractic Care Help with TMJ?

How can Beaverton chiropractic care help with this concern? Often, proper alignment of the joint can help to reduce the pain and discomfort there. Using a gentle but forceful movement, it is possible to properly align the jaw again. This works to automatically stop the pain caused by the grinding and sticking of the jaw. This also works to stimulate natural healing of the tissues in this area. Over a few appointments, it is possible to see fewer symptoms and significantly less pain through chiropractic care for TMJ.

Schedule an Appointment with Your Beaverton Chiropractor Today

Now is the best time to get care from your Beaverton Chiropractor. Call us for an appointment for TMJ at (503) 747-3388.


Jaw Pain Relief is Possible!

Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ/TMD), is inflammation of the temporomandibular joint. TMJ often leads to ear pain, tinnitus, headaches, neck, and shoulder pain. Sufferers experience difficulty chewing, yawning, and even talking. It can be caused by several factors including teeth grinding, trauma, stress, posture and degenerative joint disease.

When working properly, the temporomandibular joint acts as a shock absorber for your jaw. But when you grind your teeth or chew while misaligned, the surrounding muscles become sore and the cartilage in your joint wears down. Many people manage TMJ pain with medication, bite guards, or even changing to a soft food diet, but too often overlooked is the interrelationship between body posture and jaw function.

Dr. Kathy Cantwell is certified in Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT). SOT technique emphasizes the relationship between the cranial bones, TMJ, meningeal system, spine and pelvis. Along with traditional chiropractic treatments, Dr. Kathy specializes in intra-oral and craniofacial adjusting in order to help relieve and prevent TMJ pain and symptoms. Currently, they are working with several dentists in the area and look forward to working with you in order to determine the best treatment plan for you to return to a healthy, pain-free state as soon as possible.

Whether you are just starting out your journey towards jaw pain relief or have been looking for resolution for some time, integrating their chiropractic expertise into your treatment plan will greatly benefit the process. As seen in the Beaverton Resource. 



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