We Offer Treatment for Headaches and Migraines Caused by TMJ Disorder and TMD in Arcadia, California
Do you routinely have unexplained headaches or persistent facial pain? You may have undiagnosed TMJ disorder.
Headaches are one of the most common TMJ (temporalmandibular joint) symptom. When the jaw (TMJ) is not in proper alignment with the bite, many symptoms of head and neck pain can arise including neck pain, shoulder pain, and most commonly headaches and migraines. Many suffer for years without realizing that anything can be done.
Long-time sufferers of headaches or migraines may finally find some relief from TMJ treatment. If you have TMJ disorder, the unbalanced stress on your jaw can cause sudden or severe headaches on one or both sides of your head, neck or even your back. Headaches are the most frequent symptom from patients that have TMJ disorder.
When your TMJ is in normal use, it works in conjunction with numerous muscles in harmony. However when it is unbalanced, the stronger side must compensate for the weaker side, leading to overworked muscles, potentially anywhere in the body, but most commonly in the head or neck, especially the temples, or around your ears.
An improperly aligned TMJ can also put increased pressure on nerves surrounding it, triggering pain as well. This pain is even more difficult to ignore as it can spread to more than one area along the nerve of the TMJ.
If you suffer from frequent headaches, it's important to obtain a proper diagnosis. Come and visit us and see what we can do to finally help you obtain relief from your head and neck pain.
Dr. Keri Do has trained extensively to treat any pain or discomfort her patients may experience from TMJ disorder. Give us a call today to schedule a consult and see what she can do for you.
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