Jaw Pain and TMJ Treatment in Dublin
Jaw Pain Relief | TMJ Pain, Symptoms & Treatment | Dublin, Ireland
We are a clinic in Dublin, Ireland that offers physiotherapy and chiropractic care for TMJ pain.
TMJ pain is a common problem that affects women more than men [1] .TMJ pain can be caused by a number of different things. Research has shown that TMJ can be caused by a jaw injury or facial trauma [2] , TMJ (temporomandibular joint) dysfunction, cervical spine or neck and shoulder muscular dysfunction [1] or jaw positioning/posture.
This page explains common causes of TMJ pain and the treatment options we offer.
What Is Temporomandibular Disorder?
The Mayo Clinic have defined temporomandibular disorder as a disorder that can cause pain around the jaw and the muscles of the jaw [3] and the cause can be genetics, arthritis or injury.
What Causes Issues In And Around The Jaw Joint?
According to the NCBI (The National Centre Biotechnology Information) jaw pain is multi-factorial [4]. Meaning there are multiple contributing factors to the onset of jaw ache and clicking. The NCBI also reports a prevalence rate for TMJ disorders as 60-70%, however, only 5-12% of symptoms are reported and require TMJ treatment or therapy. Researchers believe TMJ or TMD’s are caused by some of the following causes:
- Degenerative changes within the jaw joint involving the disc or condyle-disc complex.
- Disc dislocation or displacement.
- Arthritis – changes within the jaw joint effecting the smooth articular surfaces, or cartilage.
- An injury or trauma to the jaw joint or TMJ.
- Loss of lubrication within the jaw joint or TMJ, leading to symptoms.
- An increase in fibrous or non-elastic tissue surrounding the jaw joint or TMJ, leading to symptoms.
- Inflammation of the TMJ, which often causing constant TMJ pain.
- Myofascial dysfunction, meaning tension or fatigue of the muscles around the jaw involved in chewing/mastication.
Is It Your Teeth?
Sometimes it is more of a dental problem. The following risk factors are associated with the development of muscular related TMJ pain:
- Stress.
- Bruxism or teeth grinding.
- Abnormal posture.
- Depression.
- Anxiety.
- Teeth Problems
Do you have aches and pains around the jaw? We offer a range of care options such as chiropractic adjustments, laser therapy and physiotherapy.
For more information about our Treatments & Relief or to book your consultation, call us at (01) 575 2623 or visit our contact page.
Getting Back To Normal
Our therapies are tailored to your needs.
To book, call us on (01) 575 2623 or contact us online.
Visit us in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin Ireland
Our physical therapy & other services extend throughout Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown including Blackrock, Cherrywood, Stillorgan, Rathfarnham, Shankill, Cabinteely, Foxrock, Clonskeagh, and Killiney.
Our office is located just outside of the center of Dun Laoghaire and is between Deansgrange and Monkstown. You can find our building entrance on Lower Mounttown Road, across from Woodland Park. We are a 30-second walk from Dublin Bus stop 2031 which is outside of Mccormick’s Pub.
How We Treat The Jaw At Our Clinic
Below are the options we offer for jaw pain.
At Dublin Chiropractic & Physiotherapy, our goal is to help people with jaw pain in Dublin and the surrounding areas.
We offer a multifaceted approach, with the use of a wide range of therapy options including physiotherapy and chiropractic care.
Physical Therapy Care
Physiotherapy for jaw pain usually involves exercises and hands-on treatment.
By using exercise therapy, massage therapy, joint mobilisations, and health promotion [5] your physiotherapist can address the different factors involved.
Other topics areas that your physical therapy might incorporate is stress management and body awareness. Stress is a recognised risk factor for TMJ pain and teeth grinding.
Chiropractic Care
At Dublin Chiropractic & Physiotherapy we offer chiropractic adjustments and physiotherapy. A small case series reported improvement in TMJ pain with chiropractic care [6]; larger studies are needed.
Dr Lawrence Woods, Chiropractor (DC), will assess your jaw and neck to look for contributing factors.
Laser Therapy
Along with physiotherapy and chiropractic care, our team also offers Class IV laser therapy, a non-invasive therapy that uses high-powered light. A 2020 randomised trial indexed by the National Library of Medicine [8] found laser therapy to “be an effective short-term therapeutic modality for myofascial TMD pain (TMJ pain)”. This was a single small trial, and the overall evidence for laser in TMJ pain is mixed.
Massage Therapy
Massage of the jaw muscles may be included in your treatment.
We Are Here To Help
We here at Dublin Chiropractic & Physiotherapy are committed to helping people with their physical goals and health needs. If you have any questions about how we can help you with jaw pain symptoms, treatment or relief then please call us at (01) 575 2623 today! We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Book Your Appointment Today
At Dublin Chiropractic & Physiotherapy, we’re committed to helping you achieve your goals. We offer a range of treatments. Free parking is available at the back of the building, but spaces are limited and can’t be guaranteed at busy times.
You can get started today by requesting an appointment online or calling us at(01) 575 2623.
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References
[3] https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tmj/symptoms-causes/syc-20350941
[7] Oleksy Ł, Kielnar R, Mika A, et al. Impact of Cervical Spine Rehabilitation on Temporomandibular Joint Functioning in Patients with Idiopathic Neck Pain. Biomed Res Int. 2021;2021:6886373. Published 2021 Oct 7. doi:10.1155/2021/6886373