TMJ

Temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, is the joint where the jaw hinges to the skull just in front of the ear. This joint is held together by a complex system of muscles, tendons, and ligaments which help it move up to 2000 times a day, making it the most active joint in the body. Symptoms of TMJ disorder include clicking or popping in the jaw, headaches, earaches, neck pain, and sensitive teeth.

The causes for TMJ disorder are many, including neck subluxations, TMJ subluxations, dental problems, whiplash injury to the neck, grinding and clenching teeth, or injury to the jaw.
Recent preliminary research findings discovered that the Activator Methods chiropractic technique provided a substantial benefit to those who are suffering from TMJ disorder. Your chiropractor will check primarily your TMJ and cervical region for any subluxations which may be contributing to your symptoms. Subluxations involve misaligned bones, muscle tone changes or referred pain patterns which contribute to TMJ disorders.

Chiropractic, using specific adjustments, carefully corrects any subluxations which can often times relieve TMJ symptoms.