TMJ & Jaw Pain Treatment in Overland Park

TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders, also called TMD, affect the jaw joint and surrounding muscles that control jaw movement. The temporomandibular joints connect your jawbone to your skull and act like sliding hinges. When these joints or the muscles around them become dysfunctional, it can cause significant pain and impact your ability to eat, speak, and function comfortably.

TMJ disorders can cause pain in the jaw joint and muscles, clicking or popping sounds when opening or closing the mouth, difficulty chewing, jaw locking, headaches, ear pain, facial pain, and neck pain. Many people in Overland Park with TMJ also experience tension headaches, difficulty sleeping, and reduced quality of life due to chronic discomfort.

Common causes of TMJ disorders include jaw misalignment, teeth grinding or clenching (bruxism), stress and muscle tension, arthritis in the TMJ, jaw injury or trauma, poor posture (especially forward head posture), and cervical spine dysfunction. Many TMJ cases are related to neck problems, as the muscles and nerves that control the jaw are closely connected to the cervical spine.

At Move Muscle & Joint, we take a comprehensive approach to TMJ treatment. We assess not just the jaw itself, but also the cervical spine, posture, muscle tension patterns, and stress factors that contribute to TMJ dysfunction. This whole-body approach ensures we address all contributing factors for lasting relief.

Our evidence-based treatment combines gentle chiropractic adjustments to improve jaw and neck alignment, myofascial release to reduce muscle tension in the jaw and face, and exercises to restore proper jaw mechanics. We serve patients throughout Overland Park, Leawood, Prairie Village, Lenexa, and surrounding areas who want natural relief from TMJ pain without invasive procedures.