
Chiropractic care for jaw pain and TMJ disorder
Have you ever suffered through a lengthy dentist visit, and come out the other side with an aching jaw from having to hold it open for so long? Relief could come in the form of a visit to a chiropractor. The relationship between the muscles of the jaw directly relate to structures involving the neck, shoulder and head. What is your TMJ? TMJ refers to the joint on either side of your jaw, called the temporomandibular joint - TMJ, for short. The joint allows you to open and clo