Jaw pain that clicks, locks or aches when you chew can be exhausting, and it often travels to the neck, ears and temples. Palmercare Chiropractic Flower Mound offers a gentle, conservative approach to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) discomfort that pays attention to the jaw’s close partnership with the neck and posture.
Jaw pain, clicking, and tightness around the temporomandibular joint can turn ordinary things like eating or talking into a hassle. Palmercare Chiropractic Falls Church offers care built around supporting TMJ-related discomfort by looking at the connection between the jaw, neck, and upper spine.
While dental and medical evaluation remains important for TMJ concerns, tension in the neck and upper back is frequently part of the picture too — and that’s where our care comes in.
The temporomandibular joints connect your jaw to your skull and work every time you talk, chew or yawn. Problems can arise from clenching, grinding, arthritis, injury or muscle tension, and they often overlap with neck and shoulder strain.
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research offers a thorough explanation in its guide to temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Your dentist is an important partner in diagnosing and managing TMJ problems.
TMJ-related problems commonly include:
Dr. Molitor evaluates jaw movement, posture and the neck and upper back, since tension in these areas can feed into jaw discomfort. She will recommend a dentist or other specialist if your symptoms call for it.
Because jaw tension and neck stiffness often travel together, see our page on neck pain care in Flower Mound. Frequent headaches? Read about headache relief.
People choose chiropractic care for tmj pain hoping to:
TMJ pain relief usually works best as part of a broader plan. Learn more about our approach to chiropractic care in Flower Mound, TX and how it may support your recovery.
You can also read about temporomandibular disorders from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research.
If neck tension is part of it, see our page on neck pain.
Personalized Care TMJ Pain Relief
We check how neck and posture relate to your jaw.
Our approach is non-invasive and drug-free.
Your symptoms and habits shape the plan.
Healthy neck motion supports the jaw.
We recommend dental care when it is the right step.
We want you eating and talking comfortably.
HAVE A QUESTION
Chiropractic care may help with neck and posture factors that contribute to jaw discomfort. Jaw-specific problems may also need dental care.
A dentist can evaluate bite and joint concerns. We are happy to work alongside them.
Clenching, grinding, arthritis, injury, stress and posture can all play a role.
We focus mainly on the neck, upper back and soft tissues. Any jaw-related care is gentle and explained to you first.
Clicking can occur when the joint disc shifts. It is not always painful, but persistent pain or locking should be evaluated.
Stress often leads to clenching, which can aggravate jaw and neck muscles.
Try eating softer foods during flare-ups, avoiding gum, applying warm compresses and practicing relaxed jaw posture.
Some patients find them useful. Your dentist can advise.
It varies by person. We reassess regularly.
Call (469) 702-2033 or schedule online.
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Palmercare Chiropractic Flower Mound
6050 Long Prairie Rd Ste 200
Flower Mound, TX 75028
Phone: (469) 702-2033
Monday – 8:15 AM–7 PM
Tuesday – 2:30–7 PM
Wednesday – 8:15 AM–7 PM
Thursday – 8:15 AM–7 PM
Friday – 8:30 AM–12 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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