Chiropractic Care for TMJ
Do you or someone you know suffer from a temporomandibular joint disorder, also known as TMJ? TMJ is a common disorder that can cause pain in the jaw and skull and make eating and chewing difficult. So you might be wondering, “how would a chiropractor in Port Jefferson Station be able to help?” Dr. Sophia Argeropoulos is here to tell you why you should seek chiropractic care for your TMJ!
Some of the common symptoms of TMJ include the following:
- Pain or tenderness in the face, jaw, neck, and shoulders
- Problems when you try to open your mouth wide
- Jaw gets stuck in an open or closed position
- Difficulty chewing
- Uncomfortable bite
- Toothaches
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Earaches, ringing in the ears, hearing problems
Our chiropractor in Port Jefferson Station can help treat pain related to TMJ. A popular service we offer includes spinal manipulation, which even if you do not have spine problems, it can improve the balance in your body and improve your nervous system. We also offer joint mobilization, where we will show you the most comfortable ways for you to move your jaw joints, helping to make them more comfortable. Whatever symptoms of TMJ you have, our chiropractic care has been shown to relieve headaches, neck aches, and other pains related to TMJ.
In addition to our chiropractic services, our chiropractor in Port Jefferson Station will tell you how you can treat your TMJ symptoms at home using the following natural remedies.
- Applying cold or heat packs to the jaw
- Eat soft foods
- Massaging and relaxing the jaw, avoid moving it too much
- Essential oils, including lavender or chamomile
Whatever pains you are having related to your TMJ, Dr. Sophia Argeropoulos is there to help. As a chiropractor in Port Jefferson Station, Dr. Sophia Argeropoulos will help relieve any aches you have in your jaw and neck, using natural remedies that work best for you. Contact us today to make an appointment!
