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TMJ, Face, Headache and Jaw Pain

Who Can Benefit from Treatment?

Tinnitus
Dizzy spells
Earaches (without infection)
Difficulty swallowing
Difficulty speaking
Headaches
Migraine
Chronic pain or tenderness of muscles around the ear, neck, face, upper back and shoulders
Worn teeth
Twitching of the face or eye muscles
Difficulty sleeping
Sensitivity to light and noise
Trismus
Deafness

Factors involved

One dominant chewing side
Bruxism
Whiplash injury especially involving air bag deployment
Worn down dentures or ill-fitting dentures
Repetitive chewing
Heavy telephone use and cradling the phone between the chin and shoulder
Dental orthodontia

What is the Treatment?

It is an hour long. There is a palpation assessment followed by massage of the jaw, neck and shoulders and treatment of trigger points. The recommended treatment regime would be up to 6 sessions on a weekly basis.

Appointments can be made at either Wayside Surgery or in Burstow.