TMJ FAQs from our Statesville Chiropractor

When your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is not working properly, it means that you have a TMJ disorder. Problems with this joint, which connects your lower and upper jaw, can cause soreness and other symptoms that persist. Our Statesville chiropractor can provide you with care that eases these symptoms. Find out more about TMJ with these commonly asked questions.

What Causes TMJ?

Your temporomandibular joint contains cartilage that allows bones to move and slide together smoothly. When this cartilage is worn away or damaged, it causes pain and other symptoms to occur. Trauma to your jaw or a long-term habit of teeth grinding can damage the cartilage in this joint or cause it to erode. You can also develop TMJ when you have arthritis.

What are the Symptoms of TMJ?

When you have TMJ, jaw soreness is among the most common symptoms. Your jaw might feel sore in the morning more if you grind your teeth, or you might have pain that lasts all day. Other symptoms include ear pain, facial pain and a clicking noise when opening or shutting your jaw. You might also have trouble moving your jaw while chewing food.

How Can Chiropractic Care in Statesville Help TMJ?

Although chiropractic care at our Statesville office involves making adjustments to your spine, this helps ease jaw pain, facial pain and other symptoms of TMJ. Our chiropractor performs these adjustments in order to realign your spine. This has the effect of taking pressure off of nerves that run from your spine to other parts of your body, including your temporomandibular joint and the surrounding area.

How Many Chiropractic Adjustments are Needed for TMJ?

This depends on the severity of your TMJ symptoms. Our chiropractor can give you a better idea of how often you should come in for spinal adjustments to ease your symptoms.

Visit our Chiropractor in Statesville

If you need relief from TMJ symptoms, please contact Binder Chiropractic today to set up an appointment. Our chiropractor in Statesville can do spinal adjustments that help ease symptoms of TMJ.