Jaw Pain

Jaw pain is a very common issue that chiropractors see. The jaw has many functions besides the obvious, talking and eating. It plays an important support role for breathing and posture alignment. The misalignment of the jaw can cause compensatory misalignment of the neck and shoulders. Additionally, an constantly open mouth signifies a dysfunctional breathing pattern. It is common for people to develop clicks and pops in the jaw however this is not a sign of a healthy joint.

If it isn’t treated?

if left untreated, the pain may worsen, the jaw may get stiffer and more restricted. Movement can become painful, and Headaches can begin to develop. At its worst, it may start to cause permanent misalignments and sub-optimal function elsewhere in the body.

Conditions that cause this?

The complex nature of the jaw means a wide variation in potential causes. Our chiropractor will attempt to determine which of the following conditions is causing your jaw pain.

Common Conditions that cause jaw pain;

- muscle strain - joint sprain - fascial inflammation - facet syndrome - postural stress - dysfunctional breathing - fractures/tears - nerve inflammation - eye/vestibular dysfunction - trauma to the jaw - car accident - whip lash - tooth removal - dental procedures - stress - grinding teeth

How do we help?

Accurate diagnosis is crucial to ensure we recommend the right treatment. We first ask questions about you and your symptoms. we then do some important tests to tell us more information. The examination will determine what condition you have and if you are in the right place for treatment. It may be a serious disease or illness not for the chiropractor to treat. We would urgently refer you to the right person if this was the case. if it is something we can help with, the subsequent recommendations will be specific to the suspected condition relating to your jaw pain.

Treatment

Improvements in jaw pain general occur when treatment enhances and optimizes the functions of the jaw, neck, eyes, shoulders and breathing.

we aim to: reduce pain sensitivity, improve the flexibility of the muscles and joints of the jaw, increase the strength of the jaw, improve posture and alignment of the neck, jaw and midback, address other areas that influence the jaw such as the neck and eye-tracking ability, breathing and shoulders.

Common techniques : Activator / Mobilisation / Chiropractic Adjustment / Cupping / IASTM Scrapping / Deep Tissue Massage / Myofascial Release / PNF Stretching / Joint Mobilisations / Eye Tracking Exercise / Jaw Treatment / Neck Strengthening / Postural Exercises / Breathing Exercises

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If you’re suffering from jaw pain and want our chiropractor to have a good look at it you can easily book online and get your concerns addressed. We are here to help.