Help for TMJ Disorders in Council Bluffs
Jaw pain, clicking, or stiffness can make even simple activities, such as chewing, speaking, or sleeping, uncomfortable. TMJ disorders, which affect the temporomandibular joint, often create ongoing tension and discomfort that impacts daily life.
At Total Care Chiropractic, Dr. Denise Woods takes a gentle, whole-body approach to TMJ issues. Our goal is to ease pain, reduce muscle tension, and restore natural jaw movement so you can feel more comfortable.
Understanding TMJ Disorders
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects the jaw to the skull and plays a vital role in everyday function. When the joint doesn’t move properly, it can lead to jaw pain, popping or clicking noises, headaches, earaches, and even difficulty opening the mouth fully.
Common contributing factors include misalignment in the jaw or neck, clenching or grinding teeth, stress-related tension, past dental or facial injuries, or postural imbalances that strain the head and neck. Identifying these root causes is key to providing lasting relief.
How We Can Help
We look beyond the jaw itself to address the structures that support it. Care is personalized and may include gentle chiropractic adjustments to improve neck and spine mobility, soft tissue therapy to ease tightness in the jaw and shoulders, and guided techniques to restore jaw mobility. Postural guidance is also an important part of care, helping to reduce the forward head posture that often contributes to TMJ strain.
Book Your Visit Today
If jaw discomfort is interfering with your daily comfort, chiropractic care offers a safe, non-invasive path to relieving clicking, popping, jaw pain, and other TMJ symptoms.
Contact Total Care Chiropractic today to schedule your appointment with Dr. Woods.
