Jaw Pain

Jaw pain may be the result of TMD ( temporomandibular joint dysfunction) which affects about 20 to 30% of the adult population. It most commonly affects women between the ages of 20-40 years old. Common symptoms may include . Difficulty chewing or experiencing pain while chewing . Pain in one or both of your jaw joints (temporomandibular joints) . Restricted jaw movement . Chronic headaches . Locking of the jaw, making it difficult to open or close your mouth . A clicking noise while yawning or chewing, . Aching pain in and around your ear

What is the cause of Jaw Pain ?

If you are experiencing pain in your jaw , it can have many causes, including but not limited to: . Misaligned bite from mis-positioning of jaw, or incorrect bite . Clenching or grinding your teeth . Trauma to the jaw or neck from an incident (e.g. sporting injury, physical incident, car accident etc.) . Stresses on other areas of skeletal system (e.g. neck and lower back) . Misalignment of the spine.

Why See Us For Jaw Pain?

Here at Children’s Sunshine Chiropractic we have an experienced and dedicated team to identify and treat your jaw pain. Our team focuses on providing safe yet powerful chiropractic techniques, for fast and effective pain relief of the muscles around the jaw. We work hard to be among the best chiropractors on the Sunshine Coast  and are not only trained in chiropractic but other useful techniques to help in the management of jaw pain such as dry needling.

What To Expect With The First Consultation?

During the first consultation a complete history is undertaken to understand more about you and your jaw pain.  A comprehensive assessment is then done to identify the source of your jaw pain. After a thorough assessment, we then discuss the findings. Imaging such as X-rays may be required, but this depends on each individual case. Once we have determined the source of your jaw pain, we are able to tailor the correct treatment for your jaw pain .