TMJ Treatment with Our Vernon Hills Chiropractor

When you have pain in your jaw, it can be caused by a condition known as temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder. This disorder occurs due to problems with one or both of these joints, which connect your lower jaw to your skull. If you have not found relief from TMJ with conventional treatments, chiropractic care can help. At Molloy Chiropractic in Vernon Hills, we offer this type of care.

Common Causes of TMJ

You can develop TMJ when the discs inside these joints move out of their normal alignment. These discs help the bones in your joints move smoothly. When they are out of alignment, the bones can rub together, causing pain and inflammation. You can also develop TMJ from arthritis, which damages the cartilage in these joints. Injuries can also cause TMJ problems. 

Symptoms of TMJ

The signs of TMJ include pain or soreness in your jaw on one side or on both sides, depending on whether you have problems with one or both joints. You might also have pain around your ear on the affected side and experience trouble moving your jaw while talking or eating. TMJ can also cause facial pain and difficulty fully opening and closing your jaw. If you have these symptoms, our chiropractor can examine the area and take imaging tests to diagnose TMJ disorder.

TMJ Chiropractic Treatment in Vernon Hills

At Molloy Chiropractic, we offer TMJ treatment in Vernon Hills to alleviate pain and other symptoms. Our chiropractor can do spinal adjustments that correct alignment issues that contribute to TMJ symptoms. These adjustments ease pressure on nerves in and around these joints, which reduces pain, headaches and other symptoms. Coming in for chiropractic adjustments can help you manage TMJ and prevent it from causing severe symptoms that affect your quality of life. 

Visit Our Chiropractor in Vernon Hills

If you have symptoms of TMJ, please contact Molloy Chiropractic to schedule an appointment with our chiropractor in Vernon Hills. We can provide you with safe and effective care for this condition so that it does not cause you ongoing pain.