What You Need to Know About Jaw Pain and How Chiropractic Care Can Help

TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders can be a real source of frustration and discomfort for many people. The TMJ is the most utilized joint in the human body—it’s the joint that allows you to speak, chew, yawn, and move your jaw. Given how much we rely on it every day, it’s no wonder that issues in the jaw can lead to pain and dysfunction in so many areas of life.

At Couve Chiropractic, we’re passionate about helping patients understand and treat TMJ pain and disorders. Here are a couple of things you should know:

TMJ Disorders Often Start with Stress

Stress is a common trigger for TMJ disorders. Many of us clench our jaws or grind our teeth, especially while we sleep. This tension builds up in the muscles surrounding the TMJ, leading to discomfort and pain over time. It’s one of the reasons why TMJ disorders are so often linked to stress, anxiety, and sleep issues.

Jaw Pain Isn’t Just About the Joint

When people think of jaw pain, they often focus on the joint itself, but it’s not just the TMJ that’s causing the discomfort. TMJ disorders are connected to misalignment in the jaw, muscle tension in the surrounding tissues, and TMJ disc issues. These factors all contribute to the pain, clicking, or popping you may experience. When left untreated, TMJ pain can also lead to headaches, migraines, and neck tension. TMJ pain can make day-to-day activities, like eating and talking, more challenging, reducing your quality of life.

How Chiropractic Care Can Help TMJ Disorders

At Couve Chiropractic, we take a comprehensive approach to TMJ care. Our chiropractic adjustments often involve instrument-assisted techniques using a tool called an activator, which allows us to gently realign the jaw and release tension without needing forceful manipulation.

We also combine adjustments with soft tissue work, focusing on both the outside and inside of the mouth. This helps release tight muscles and restore proper function to the TMJ, relieving pressure and promoting long-term healing.

By addressing both the joint itself and the surrounding tissues, chiropractic care can provide lasting relief from jaw pain, reduce headaches and neck tension, and help you regain comfort and ease in your daily life.

Ready to Find Relief?

If you’re dealing with TMJ pain or discomfort, chiropractic care could be the answer you’ve been looking for. With a focus on gentle, effective treatments that restore balance and relieve tension, Couve Chiropractic is here to support you on your path to healing.

Reach out today at 360-450-1331 to schedule an appointment and start feeling the difference.

Activator tool for gentle chiropractic adjustments