Celina TMJ and Jaw Pain

Why you are having jaw pain and how to fix your TMJ

Learn more about the anatomy of the jaw and the TMJ joint and why it is hurting you. Our Celina chiropractor Dr. Dillan has had a huge increase in TMJ patients since the Covid-19 pandemic, possibly due to stress, possibly due to masks, possibly due to upper neck issues. If this sounds like you, get in and get treated before it gets any worse.

Jaw pain is more common in Celina than you think. Our chiropractor, Dr. Dillan treats hundreds of TMJ patients in Celina every year. He has had great success with both preventative and post-surgical treatment. TMJ treatment, although often painful, can show great results after just one treatment.

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Patient with TMJ and Jaw Pain

5 Steps to Fixing Your TMJ and Jaw Pain

  • Soft Tissue Therapy: We start our TMJ treatment with soft tissue therapy of the Jaw. For the treatment, we begin by correcting the muscle imbalances. It feels a lot like a deep massage on steroids. Some patients say that it’s uncomfortable because there is so much built up tension in the muscles.

  • Laser Therapy of the Jaw: Laser is a therapeutic red and violet light that’s placed onto the damaged areas. For jaw treatment we apply the laser as well as doing acupuncture. Dr. Dillan usually uses the laser treatment on the side that is the most painful or has the most tension.

  • Acupuncture on the Jaw: After the laser, Dr. Dillan will use specific acupuncture points to reduce inflammation, increase blood flow and decrease pain. He will use a combination of acupuncture protocols to achieve the best results.

  • Manual Neck Adjustments for TMJ: Once Dr. Dillan finishes working on your jaw, he turns his focus to your cervical spine. 99% of all TMJ patients have a cervical spine component. Usually, the upper neck muscles get overly tight and the joints of the patients upper neck get stuck. If needed Dr. Dillan will adjust the patient’s neck and perform some Trigger Point therapy or ART on their neck muscles.

  • Neck and Jaw Exercises: Most patients will get some neck exercises and jaw exercises to do at home. They will be prescribed at a specific rate and frequency to get relief as soon as possible.

Suffering with jaw pain or locked jaw? We have the treatment you need! Get your life back now!

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What Our Patients Say

  • Dr. Dillan has been great! I originally brought my son into see Dr. Dillan after he hurt his neck during football practice. Dr. Dillan was able to address... read more

    Mark Downing
  • Always a great experience and treatment, very professional, friendly and knowledgeable!

    Lisa McManus
  • Me and my daughter had stiff neck issues and I had a slight forward neck posture as well. We visited Apex Spine & Sport and met Dr. Dillan; it was... read more

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  • I have brought two of my boys to Dr. Dillan for sports related injuries. My older son plays football and does powerlifting, and hurt his hip with quite a bit... read more

    Megan Flinders
  • I was diagnosed with Bells Palsy 11 days ago. After very little guidance from doctors and specialists about why I have this and how to increase recovery rate with a... read more

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  • Dr. Bollwinkel and his staff are amazing! Extremely friendly, professional, and knowledgeable! I had a number of questions for them and they were able to not only answer the questions... read more

    Manti Sua
  • Dr. Dillan is a true professional. Nothing but good things to say about my experience with him. Thank you so much!

    Quinn Martin
  • I recently moved to Celina and went in to see Dr. Dillan with tension in my upper back and shoulders. Through regular adjustments and treatment, Dr. Dillan helped me... read more

    Crystal Kimberling
  • After an auto wreck, I came across this place after searching for highly reviewed chiropractors in the area and found this practice to be well deserving of their reputation. ... read more

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  • Dr. Dillan is phenomenal. As a fellow health care professional, I’m always looking for passionate, knowledgeable providers for my own care… especially when you have a scare where you are... read more

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