Video: TMJ Pain Eased by Chiropractic

Video Transcript:

Many patients with whiplash, headache, and fibromyalgia develop painful jaw symptoms. These symptoms are often related to temporomandibular joint disorders, or TMD. This joint allows your jaw to move with ease.

A new case study shows that chiropractic can effectively relieve TMD. Fifteen patients received chiropractic spinal adjustments, trigger point dry needling, and mobilization of the joint and spine. Within two weeks, the patients had significant improvements in disability, pain, and jaw range of motion. They continued to experience these improvements at the two-month follow-up visit.

This adds to other recent research demonstrating the benefits of chiropractic for TMD. For effective relief of jaw pain, call our office today.

References

Brantingham, JW et al. Manipulative and multimodal therapy for upper extremity and temporomandibular disorders: a system review. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics 2013; doi:10.1016/j.jmpt.2013.04.001. González-Iglesias J, et al. Mobilization with movement, thoracic spine manipulation, and dry needling for the management of temporomandibular disorder: A prospective case series. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice 2013; [E-pub ahead of print]. Von Piekartz H, Hall, T. Orofacial manual therapy improves cervical movement impairment associated with headache and features of temporomandibular dysfunction: A randomized controlled trial. Manual Therapy 2013; 18 (4): 345–350.