Yes, a chiropractor can fix TMJ, according to many studies and reports that confirm this to be true. In fact, a chropractor will often provide significant relief and even a cure for TMJ symptoms.
A chiropractor will not only be better able to diagnose the problem that is causing TMJ pain, but he will also be able to give more direct relief and provide non-invasive and all natural treatments as well that have little or no side effects.
TMJ treatments that involve chiropractic treatment usually work by correcting any misalignments which may exist in the jaw, face, head, or neck bones. These misalignments may be contributing to the TMJ disorder, so a series of adjustments or manipulations that realign the bones. If done correctly, the procedure will be painless, quick, and should provide relief almost immediately.
In some cases, this treatment may be necessary to treat TMJ, as the only way re-correct the bones is through a series of adjustments and manipulations; massage and exercise do not necessarily realign the bones on their own.
The chiropractor may be best suited to fix TMJ cases that are caused by accidents to the jaw, face, and neck area that have pushed any of these bones out of place and subsequently caused the tmj, chronic spinal and neck problems (including bad posture and poor sleeping positions) that have contributed to the jaw bones becoming misaligned, or overall blunt trauma to the head, face, or neck region that have created misalignments. The chiropractor as a whole will not focus specifically on or directly treat any causes of TMJ that are dental in nature (such as a bad bite, teeth grinding, missing teeth, etc.); rather he will focus on the neck, jaw, and cranial bones as well as the spine to treat the TMJ.
Other treatments which may be offered by the chiropractor to fix tmj are massage therapy to treat weak muscles that have been affected by the misalignments, specific exercises to rehabilitate the jaw area that are often more effective, dietary and nutritional advice, and other natural and alternative treatments that are non-invasive and have no side effects.
Overall, a chiropractor is greatly preferred over a surgeon or other specialist to fix TMJ, as the surgeries and other invasive procedures which they will recommend are often very invasive, have a high risk of permanent damage, and are overall unnecessary for this particular disorder. But remember, as with any medical condition, it is always a good idea to consult with your doctor in order to determine the best treatment option for your needs.
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