Surprisingly, the jaw is one of the many parts of the body that South Austin chiropractors can treat. An easy plan for back and neck pain is to simply seek chiropractic treatment, however, patients suffering from TMJ or temporomandibular Joint Disorder in South Austin will discover chiropractic treatment is an excellent option for them as well.

What Is TMJ?

TMJ is a number of issues that hinder the temporomandibular joint in your jaw. Connecting your jaw and your skull, this joint tends to be where issues lie with muscle and ligaments when struggling with movement of the jaw.

Common symptoms of TMJ include pain involving the jaw, cheek, teeth, a clicking noise when using jaw, jaw locking up or a limited range of motion in your jaw. Sometimes you may encounter that your teeth will not come together correctly while your mouth is closed. Individuals with TMJ have also reported headaches, trouble hearing, dizziness and ear pain.

Causes of TMJ

When you schedule a consultation, your South Austin chiropractor will go in depth to discover the causes of your TMJ. Common causes include a dislocated jaw or trauma, physical or emotional pressure and possibly going to the dentist or orthodontist because they require you to leave your mouth wide open for an extended period of time. TMJ from emotional stress is typically caused by clenched teeth. Women are four times as likely to experience TMJ compared to men.

Can Chiropractic Help TMJ?

After a TMJ diagnosis from your chiropractor, you will be given a specialized treatment plan. Our team at South Austin Chiro will look at every component of your TMJ to find the underlying cause of your issues before administering a treatment. A common chiropractic treatment for TMJ will include chiropractic adjustments, specialized exercise plans and heat or ice to deal with pain.

If you are suffering from TMJ, contact us immediately to get an appointment set up. All treatment is specially designed to eliminate the underlying cause of your TMJ, and put you on the road to recovery.

At South Austin Chiro our team is committed to help you find relief from your TMJ, contact us today to schedule a consultation.