Jaw Pain & TMJ

TMJ Specialist Doctors in Kansas City

Jaw pain, clicking and even locking of the jaw is often a frustrating problem that affects many people.

Treatment for TMJ or Jaw pain can often involves conservative therapies in addition to dental care. Temporomandibular Joint dysfunction is commonly called TMJ, TMD, or TMJD. There are usually several variables including postural issues, muscle imbalances, or other habits such as gum-chewing, clenching, or grinding (bruxing) teeth associated with pain in the TMJ.

Symptoms

TMJ symptoms may include
  • Sharp pain in the jaw with opening or closing of the mouth
  • Sharp pain with biting or chewing
  • Jaw popping or clicking
  • Facial pain
  • Headaches
  • Neck pain
  • Grinding teeth
  • Jaw clenching

TMJ Treatments

Treatment for TMJ in Kansas City from F.I.T. Muscle & Joint Clinic includes soft tissue therapies such as dry needling, ART, or IASTM for jaw, face, neck, and shoulder musculature. Manual mobilization of TMJ (if needed), neck, and thoracic spine. Corrective exercise strategies can stabilize neck and jaw, and reprogram better patterns to reduce clicking, popping, and pain. Often, dental professionals will prescribe devices for the patient to wear at night to prevent damage to teeth from grinding and bruxing. Addressing para-functional habits such as grinding, clenching, chewing gum, managing stress, etc. can be a significant part of reducing the problem.

Are you suffering from jaw pain caused by TMJ?

F.I.T. Muscle & Joint Clinic utilizes soft tissue treatments to restore the proper motion, texture, and tone to the muscles, fascia, ligaments, nerves, and tendons to eliminate the patient’s pain and musculoskeletal dysfunction.

Dry needling is an effective treatment to address myofascial trigger points and reduce pain. Cervical and thoracic spine manipulation/adjustments are useful to restore normal range of motion and biomechanics to the neck and jaw. Corrective exercises are individually prescribed to help teach stability and postural correction for proper jaw function.

Possible Treatments for TMJ

For other treatment options visit our physical therapy for jaw pain & TMJ.

Active Release Techniques

Dry Needling

Chiropractic Rehabilitation Exercises

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I find TMJ Pain Relief?

The conservative treatment techniques our chiropractors utilize in caring for TMJ have been proven to decrease tightness while minimizing popping of the jaw.

is A.R.T. Right for you?

Take a couple of minutes to tell us about your symptoms and pain areas. Prefer to chat over the phone? Call us for a free phone consultation.

Virtual Consultation

Visit your local F.I.T. Chiropractor

Meet the team at any of our 10 locations: Lee’s Summit, Leawood, Paola, Crossroads, Blue Valley, Liberty, Kansas City, Olathe, Overland Park & Shawnee.

Contact

https://www.google.com/maps?q=1800+wyandotte+201+kansas+city+mo+64108 1800 Wyandotte #201 Kansas City, MO 64108
https://www.google.com/maps?q=22120+midland+dr+shawnee+ks+66226 22120 Midland Dr. Shawnee, KS 66226
https://www.google.com/maps?q=15040+newton+lane+overland+park+ks+66223 15040 Newton Lane Overland Park, KS 66223
https://www.google.com/maps?q=401+nw+murray+rd+lees+summit+mo+64081 401 NW Murray Rd Lee's Summit, MO 64081
https://www.google.com/maps?q=9120+metcalf+ave+overland+park+ks+66212 9120 Metcalf Ave Overland Park, KS 66212
https://www.google.com/maps?q=2113+e+kansas+city+rd+olathe+ks+66061 2113 E Kansas City Rd. Olathe, KS 66061
https://www.google.com/maps?q=5000+east+bannister+rd+suite+100+kansas+city+mo+64137 5000 East Bannister Rd. Suite 100 Kansas City, MO 64137
https://www.google.com/maps?q=1860+n+church+rd+suite+b+liberty+mo+64068 1860 N. Church Rd. Suite B Liberty, MO 64068
https://www.google.com/maps?q=11340+nall+ave+suite+200b+overland+park+ks+66211 11340 Nall Ave Suite 200B Overland Park, KS 66211
https://www.google.com/maps?q=505+s+hospital+dr+paola+ks+66071 505 S. Hospital Dr. Paola, KS 66071
https://www.google.com/maps?q=121+n+dean+ave+raymore+mo+64083 121 N. Dean Ave Raymore, MO 64083