TMJ and headaches
We treat patients suffering from jaw pain, cervicogenic, tension type, and migraine headaches. These symptoms are often concurrent. These conditions are often associated with:
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Neck pain/stiffness
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Upper back pain
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Poor posture
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Teeth alignment abnormalities
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Clicking or jaw relocation with opening/closing mouth
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Inflammation, arthritis, trauma to the joint
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Joint laxity
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Jaw muscle tightness or trigger points
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Abnormalities or deficiencies in tongue musculature
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Psychosocial factors such as chronic stress, anxiety, depression or pain resulting in teeth grinding
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Cervicogenic trauma (i.e. MVA)