Lynchburg TMJ Chiropractor
Chiropractic Care Center specializes in chiropractic treatment for patients suffering from TMJ or temporomandibular joint disorder. Dr. Will Likins is a highly trained and licensed TMJ chiropractor in Lynchburg and Forest, VA. If you have any of the symptoms of TMJ mentioned below, please contact us today to schedule an appointment. We can help you find relief through proven chiropractic techniques.
Chiropractic Care for TMJ
TMJ is a frustrating diagnosis to receive. Usually, the jaw pain happens with no warning and typically no injury. It is often accompanied by headaches or neck pain. Suddenly something as simple as chewing gum or trying to eat breakfast can become a painful and daunting experience. Often you find yourself asking questions like, “How did this happen, how long will this last, and when will I be able to enjoy a meal again?”
TMJ Symptoms
Some of the common symptoms associated with TMJ disorders include:
Pain in the face, jaw or neck
Tenderness in the jaw
Locked jaw
Aching pain in or around the ears
Pain while chewing, speaking or yawning
Clicking or popping noises in the jaw
Muscle spasms
Dizziness
Why Choose Dr. Likins for TMJ Treatment?
Who do you see for help? Most people think of their primary care physician, their dentist, or a physical therapist for TMJ treatment. These professionals all see patients for this condition but in reality, there isn’t a temporomandibular joint specialist. Often times, the TMJ treatments recommended by these professions will include muscle relaxers that make you groggy and don’t fix the issue, or anti-inflammatory drugs that affect your liver or digestive tract and offer only temporary relief. There will often be large financial expenses associated with mouth guards or braces and sometimes even surgical recommendations.
A less invasive approach to treating TMJ disorders that is often overlooked is chiropractic care. Dr. Likins has been effectively treating TMJ dysfunction through chiropractic techniques for over 20 years. The temporomandibular joint is at its most basic level like any other joint in the body. A small problem in alignment and or range of motion can over time equate to big problems in your day-to-day life. Dr. Likins is a specialist at restoring proper alignment and range of motion to the temporomandibular joint. These TMJ chiropractic treatments are fast, gentle, and effective.
TMJ Chiropractor in Lynchburg, VA
If you are experiencing TMJ problems, we would love to help you reduce your pain and inflammation so that you can restore your health. We have on-site digital imaging to assess TMJ problems. Should you need further imaging, we will make an appropriate referral to get you where you need to be. However, for most patients, we are able to successfully get rid of their TMJ dysfunction.
Our mission at Chiropractic Care Center is to provide world-class chiropractic care to Lynchburg, Forest, and the surrounding areas. We have been fulfilling this mission for over 20 years and look forward to serving you for years to come.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact us today or give us a call at (434) 525-4588.
