TMJ (temporal mandibular joint disorder)

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Serving the cities and people of Rockville, Gaithersburg, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Germantown and Potomac in Maryland is the Spinal Correction and Wellness Center.

We offer our patients a very unique approach to helping them with spinal problems and other medical conditions. We treat our patients in a naturalistic and drug free way. Our chiropractic methods are aimed at giving people a chance to be treated without medications that may result in side effects, but to use the body to heal naturally.

Conditions that we use in our chiropractic treatments range from Sciatica to TMJ (temporal mandibular joint disorder).

What is TMJ (temporal mandibular joint disorder)?

The temporal mandibular joints are found below the ears and connect the lower jaw to your skull. They consist of bones, nerves and muscle.

When you chew, yawn or even just talk you have a pain that can vary in intensity, but it is a condition that will drive people crazy with the pain. This may mean that you have Temporal Mandibular Joint Dysfunction, called TMJ for short. Persons who have suffered from this condition will know exactly how this pain feels and the suffering it can cause.

What are the symptoms of TMJ?

These vary and they may include lockjaw, which is what occurs when you are unable to open the mouth. There are others that can result in problems chewing, facial ache, dizziness and ear ache, and the jaw clicking or popping.

What can be done to stop TMJ?

Many medical practices recommend that you have stress management as the condition is often stress related. Some also recommend that you eat only soft food and liquids to rest the jaw. Prosthesis that are to be worn while sleeping to prevent the teeth from grinding or dental correction and realignment of bridges and crowns in order to prevent the abnormalities that may contribute to TMJ.

What does the Spinal Correction and Wellness Center do for TMJ?

Our unique approach and naturalistic chiropractic methods have been proven to alleviate the symptoms of TMJ. We work with the patient to help them in the best possible way by locating spinal misalignment and conduct the appropriate tests for mobility and range of motion. We are able to work with the patient by creating a plan that doesn't require medications or surgery. Our emphasis is on a return to full mobility of the jaw and we use a multidisciplinary approach to this.

The Spinal Correction and Wellness Center is here for you to experience the most natural way to get back to full health, so if you are experiencing symptoms similar to TMJ then why not visit us. We will do a full assessment of your condition and create a plan to have you back to normal as quickly as possible. Our friendly and experienced staff will be waiting to get you back to your best in the most natural of ways.