Are You Dealing with TMJ or Other Chronic Conditions?

Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ) can demonstrate symptoms in different ways. Common symptoms include popping sounds, jaw pain, and jaw stiffness in the muscles. Some people feel other discomforts such as facial pain, earaches, and frequent headaches which can be treated without any need for medications through chiropractic care. 

TMJ causes extreme jaw pain along with stiffness in your jaw. TMJ also causes headaches, muscle spasms, and ear pain. This painful condition affects the muscles, ligaments, and tendons along with the bones in your jaw joints. All combined, this can make chewing anything painful. TMJ symptoms can be caused by a misalignment of the bones in the jaw joint. Chiropractic treatment can loosen tight muscles in your jaw and break up scar tissue. Your chiropractor can gently manipulate and move the bones back into place, which can alleviate your symptoms.

Chiropractors focus on identifying the root cause of TMJ dysfunction and target it directly. This helps with long-term solutions rather than just addressing the symptoms. Treatment focuses on restoring the alignment of the jaw and neck to reduce stress on the TMJ. Regular sessions with the chiropractor can help relieve the tension in your jaw and improve the mobility of the joint.

Chiropractic Treatment of Other Recurring Conditions

Chiropractic care is much more than simply treating neck and back pain. Chiropractic treatment also provides a way to deal with conditions that cause chronic pain that affects your overall health. Conditions, such as frequent headaches, migraines, asthma, Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ), insomnia and gastrointestinal issues are just a few of the persistent issues that your chiropractor at Texas Spine & Sports Therapy Center can concentrate on with you.  

Address Your Chronic Conditions with Chiropractic Care

Back and neck pain relief are benefits of an appointment with the chiropractor.  Other chiropractic treatments offer successful ways to take care of many chronic conditions that cause chronic pain and affect your health. These conditions are among the many ailments that your chiropractor addresses.

Asthma 

If you have problems with the alignment of your spine, it could cause your asthma symptoms to get worse. The vertebrae that make up your spine, can become misaligned due to injuries, stress, poor posture, or exercising and lifting improperly. Ligaments, muscles, and tendons become tight and stiff and due to spinal misalignments, a problem that chiropractors can help correct. Realigning your spine with chiropractic treatments loosens the muscles used for breathing, allowing you to breathe deeper. Chiropractic treatments also make it easier for the communication between your brain and your lungs, making breathing easier. 

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder (GERD) 

GERD takes place when stomach acids flow backward into your esophagus. The stomach acids irritate the sensitive lining of the esophagus causing heartburn, hoarseness, chest pain, trouble swallowing, bad breath, and other symptoms. GERD can happen if the sphincter between the esophagus and stomach is weak or doesn’t close completely. GERD can also be caused by wearing tight clothing or tight belts, or lying down soon after eating. Weight is also a common culprit for GERD symptoms. 

A partial dislocation of a joint or misalignment of vertebrae (Subluxation) that press on the nerves in your stomach and other parts of the gastrointestinal system could increase your risk of having GERD or worsening its symptoms. A hands-on chiropractic treatment (spinal manipulation) reduces pressure on nerves that affect your stomach by realigning your spine. Your chiropractor may also recommend exercises to strengthen your back. When your back muscles are stronger, there is less pressure on your stomach resulting in fewer GERD symptoms.

High Blood Pressure

Your risk of high blood pressure increases if someone in your family has high blood pressure or if you’re overweight. Your risk also escalates If you eat an unhealthy diet, feel stressed out and don’t get enough exercise.

High blood pressure can also be related to neck subluxation (a partial or incomplete dislocation of a joint). In a recent study, patients who had a misalignment in the vertebrae of their neck coupled with high blood pressure had a drop in their blood pressure after spinal manipulation treatment. The participants in the study had misalignments of the C-1 vertebrae, located at the base of the head. A misalignment in this area doesn’t typically cause pain, so you may have a subluxation and not realize there is a problem. 

Insomnia

Insomnia is a frequent complaint in the United States. 30 to 35 percent of adults in the United States have some symptoms of insomnia. There is a trend of having sleeping problems increase with age. No matter how old you are, it’s challenging to perform the following day if you haven’t had good sleep the night before. Chiropractic treatment helps you sleep by relieving pain and easing stress, two factors that contribute to poor sleep quality. Chiropractic treatments also stimulate your body to produce more serotonin. This natural hormone makes you feel calm, relaxed, and peaceful.

If you’re having trouble sleeping, chiropractic care can help improve your sleep quality by addressing the following underlying causes.

• Chiropractic care can improve sleep quality by relieving pressure on the spine and nervous system. Adjustments to the neck and back help reduce pain and tension which leads to better sleep. This treatment relaxes muscles, reduces stress, and improves mood, which are factors in falling asleep and staying asleep.
• Chiropractic care improves circulation and helps restore balance, which can contribute to better sleep.
• Chiropractic adjustments reduce inflammation in the body, which improves symptoms related to insomnia, such as headaches and neck pain.

Migraines and Frequent Headaches

If you’re concerned about the long-term health consequences of taking over-the-counter drugs or prescription medications for your headaches, chiropractic treatment offers a safer solution. Chiropractic treatment not only relieves your pain but can also help reduce the number of headaches you have every month. Over-the-counter and prescription medications may cause you to feel queasy and sleepy, but there are no side effects after chiropractic treatments.

Chiropractic adjustments are particularly effective in treating migraines. Anyone who suffers from migraines and headaches can tell you that the pain is never pleasant. Migraines can be debilitating and result in time away from normal functions and work. Headaches caused by other spine-related issues can also be treated with chiropractic care. The holistic treatment will help your whole body to feel better.

Make An Appointment Today

If you’re worn-out from suffering with the symptoms of a chronic condition, chiropractic treatment provides an effective way to manage many conditions and diseases. If you’d like to relieve your symptoms in a natural and holistic way, contact Texas Spine & Sports Therapy Center to schedule an appointment.

Keep in mind that chiropractic care uses a wide-ranging approach to treat pain. As a result, it can take more than one appointment to eliminate your symptoms. It is not necessarily a quick-fix approach. The underlying cause of your condition is usually found during the initial assessment. This allows the chiropractor to perform the most effective type of treatment that will bring you the most relief. If you want to experience chiropractic care for chronic pain relief, call Texas Spine & Sports Therapy Center at (512) 806-0015 or contact us online to make an appointment.