Jaw Dysfunction (TMJ Syndrome)

What is it?

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ for short!) connects your jaw bone to the skull. Inside the joint is a disc that enables the sliding hinge joint to move and your mouth to open. TMJ disorders can be happen for a variety of reasons such as trauma or degeneration. This can cause the joint to become inflamed, the disc to be dislodged or the muscles surrounding the TMJ to become tight and painful. 

Symptoms

• Pain or tenderness either side of the jaw 

• Clicking when opening your mouth 

• Aching pain around your ear or cheeks 

• Locking of your jaw 

Diagnosing Jaw Dysfunction (TMJ Syndrome)

Here at The Woodstock Chiropractor, we always carry out an in-depth medical history followed by a thorough physical examination where we test the function of your nerves and muscles and then the mobility of your joints as well as using specialised orthopaedic and neurological tests to locate the exact cause of your pain. 

We have an excellent relationship with local radiography departments and can refer for X-rays, MRI or CT if clinically necessary.

Types of treatment  

Our Chiropractors tailor all of their treatment plans to you as an individual. We use a variety of different treatment modalities including; manual therapy, mobility stretches, strength and conditioning exercises and medical acupuncture. The techniques used are aimed at not only alleviating your symptoms and increasing your mobility but addressing the cause of your problem.

We want every patient to fulfil their potential.