11/18/2025
Chiropractic and TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder)
If you are in pain each time you chew your food, FIWC is here to help you. Pain when chewing is a symptom of a Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and surrounding facial muscles.
One effective way to treat this condition involves chiropractic care using physical manipulation of your jaw joint and muscles.
What is TMD?
TMD is a general term covering these disorders:
-Temporomandibular Joint dysfunction, commonly known as TMJ
-Facial pain around the jaw joint
-Muscle problems affecting the joints movement
Besides jaw pain and facial, neck and shoulder pain- TMD causes problems opening your mouth, headaches, and other symptoms.
HOW CAN A CHIROPRACTOR HELP WITH TMJ OR TMD?
Licensed chiropractors adjust bones, joints, and muscles to improve function and reduce pain in their patients. One option a TMJ chiropractor can provide is to make these adjustments to help ease TMD/TMJ symptoms, including pain.
-manipulate the jaw joint so it can move easily
-relieve the muscle tension near the jaw.
WHAT TO EXPECT
-A chiropractor takes a holistic approach, viewing the jaw as connected to the neck, spine, and other parts of the body.
-Treatment is non-invasive and drug-free, focusing on healing the condition rather than just masking symptoms.
-A treatment plan is customized to your specific needs, and results can vary from days to months depending on the individual and the severity of the condition.
To schedule an evaluation call 732-275-6195.
