Are you dealing with TMJ pain or TMJ dysfunction? We are TMJ Chiropractors in Columbus, Ohio, providing non-surgical TMJ chiropractic adjustments and services. We use a customized TMJ treatment approach that is focused on root causes.

Unfortunately, many people are unaware of the adverse effects of abnormal neck alignment and improper motion on a joint.

TMJ, or the temporomandibular joint, is the joint that connects the jaw to the skull. It is responsible for opening and closing the jaw.

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There are several muscles and ligaments, as well as a disc, within the joint that can contribute to dysfunction. When people have TMJ dysfunction, they frequently experience symptoms like:

  • clicking, popping, or lockjaw
  • pain in cheek muscles or pain with chewing
  • uncontrolled jaw and tongue movements
  • clicking/pain when opening or closing the jaw.

TMJ Treatment and Pain Relief Columbus, Ohio

One of the first things our TMJ Chiropractors asses is the proper curvature within the neck. A normal, healthy neck has a gentle C-shaped curve. This is also referred to as a lordotic curve.

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Many patients we have treated have been found to have a military neck, which is an abnormal curve in your neck.

Your jaw will be affected when you lose the cervical lordosis in your neck. Consider the relationship between your jaw and head as jigsaw puzzle pieces.

TMJ chiropractors fix your neck and jaw

With normal neck alignment, your jaw fits into your skull perfectly. But when your neck becomes straight (Text Neck), your jaw gets pushed outwards, and the mechanics of opening and closing are abnormal, leading to TMJ.

When the head is forward, this also causes the muscles around the area to respond to the misalignment in the cervical spine/posture.

Therefore, it is common to have tight muscles around the jaw joint, which include the medial and lateral pterygoid muscles, masseter muscles, and temporalis muscles.

All four of these muscles are innervated by the mandibular nerve, which is a branch of the Trigeminal Nerve. This cranial nerve exits the spinal column around the atlas, or the first bone in the neck, under the skull.

5 Natural Ways Our Jaw Chiropractors Help TMJ Pain

Chiropractors specializing in treating TMJ disorders use various techniques to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, and improve jaw joint function. Here are five ways our TMJ chiropractors can help you:

  1. Spinal alignment: Chiropractors focus on the alignment and mobility of the spine, including the neck and upper back. Misalignments in these areas can contribute to TMJ pain and dysfunction. By performing spinal adjustments, chiropractors aim to restore proper alignment and function, which can alleviate TMJ symptoms.
  2. Jaw adjustments: Chiropractors may perform specific adjustments or manipulations directly on the jaw joint. These chiropractic treatments have shown a reduction of temporomandibular dysfunction symptoms. Manual therapy has also been shown to be more cost effective and less prone to side effects than dental treatment.
  3. Soft tissue therapy: Chiropractors may use various soft tissue techniques, such as massage, myofascial release, or trigger point therapy, to address muscular imbalances and tension in the jaw, neck, and surrounding areas. By releasing muscle tension and reducing trigger points, these therapies can relieve TMJ pain and improve jaw function.
  4. Posture correction: Poor posture can contribute to TMJ problems. Especially forward head posture. TMJ Chiropractors can assess and address postural imbalances that may place excessive stress on the jaw joint. They can help improve posture and reduce TMJ-related discomfort through targeted exercises, stretches, and postural adjustments.
  5. Lifestyle and ergonomic recommendations: Chiropractors often guide lifestyle modifications and ergonomics to support TMJ pain relief. We advise on proper jaw positioning, relaxation techniques, and stress management and recommend TMJ exercises to improve jaw mobility and strengthen surrounding muscles.

TMJ Chiropractor near me

Abundant You Chiropractic offers non-surgical TMJ chiropractic adjustments and services. We adjust the spine to restore the neck’s normal curvature and healthy alignment of the upper cervical region, effectively alleviating TMJ symptoms.

Realignment of the TMJ joint can be achieved without the need for surgery or jaw-breaking by using a chiropractic adjustment tool or manual therapy.

Please book a free consultation with our team today to determine if a TMJ chiropractor can help you.

I was told by my dentist that “this is just how my jaw is” and my options were surgery or a mouthguard
Before coming to Abundant You, I was in pain daily for one reason or another. I suffered from TMJ Pain in Columbus, Ohio, for years and was told by the dentist that this “just the way my jaw is” and that my options were surgery or to wear a mouthguard and learn how to minimize the symptoms. After my first week of Chiropractic care, I went from having daily (sometimes severe) TMJ Pain to having no symptoms at all. Now, when I open my mouth, I don’t feel my jaw shift to the right or click, and jaw/ear pain and headaches on that side have stopped completely, even in times of stress. I’m so glad I searched tmj chiropractor near me and found abundant you chiropractic.
Melissa Keligan
I struggled with TMJ on and off for years!
I have suffered with TMJ on and off for years. My jaws would simply tire out making it very difficult to chew or even open my mouth to the fullest. My jaws would actually lock, making it difficult to even eat. We would go out to eat as a family and I would have to cut a hamburger into bite size pieces to even get it in my mouth. I asked my dentist about this and that’s when I was referred to Dr. Kevin. Before seeing Dr. Kevin, I had tried two rounds of steroid treatments with no results. I was popping Aleve & Advil on a regular basis to try and get relief. None of it worked! My dentist even made a mouth guard for me and although that helped to rest the muscles while I slept, once I got up and started my day … the pain was right back again! It just so happened that before I called Dr Kevin for my TMJ, I woke up one day in severe back pain. This went on for days until I couldn’t take the discomfort anymore. My first visit to Abundant You was on 2/16/17. My chief complaint was lower back pain/TMJ/dull headaches. Well here it is 3/20/17 and I feel great! Dr. Kevin took Xrays to evaluate my condition. Unbeknownst to me, I was borderline scoliosis and my neck had no curvature. No wonder the TMJ, vertigo, headaches, and back pain! Well I have experienced amazing results in a short amount of time! I am already seeing some curvature take place in my neck through follow-up Xrays from my first visit. My headaches are gone, my TMJ has improved TREMENDOUSLY (and I forgot to mention the first doctor I saw for this problem wanted to realign my jaw which would have taken several treatments, thousands of dollars, and up to a year to complete …. YIKES), and I am no longer experiencing low back pain. I am very pleased with my results and now my husband is even seeing Dr. Kevin. I was drawn to his practice not only for his extreme knowledge of chiropractic, but his modern day holistic approach! The lower back pain was a blessing in disguise because I can actually chew again! I could not imagine having surgery on my jaw, but so thankful to have found a doctor that took a more natural approach and guess what, it’s WORKING!!!!!! I highly recommend Dr. Kevin!
Angela Hare