TMJ and Acupuncture Edmonton
What is TMJ:
TMJ pain occurs when your jaw is overworked or strained, often from clenching, grinding, stress, or injury. It can cause jaw pain, tightness, clicking, limited movement, and headaches.
How TMJ affects daily Life:
TMJ can impact more than just your jaw, it can affect your day-to-day function and routine. Simple activities like eating, talking, or yawning can become uncomfortable or painful. Ongoing jaw tension can also lead to headaches, facial pain, and difficulty concentrating. Over time, poor sleep from clenching or grinding can leave you feeling tired and run down, making it harder to stay focused and feel your best throughout the day.
How Acupuncture Helps:
- Relieves jaw tension
- Targets tight muscles from clenching and grinding
- Reduces pain and inflammation
- Helps calm irritated joints and surrounding tissues
- Improves jaw movement
- Makes it easier to open and close your mouth comfortably
- Decreases headaches and facial pain
- Especially those linked to jaw tension
- Promotes relaxation
- Helps reduce stress that can worsen TMJ symptoms
Working Alongside Your Dentist:
Combining dental care with acupuncture helps support both the cause and the symptoms, so you can feel more comfortable day to day. We work alongside your dentist to support your TMJ care. While your dentist provides a mouth guard to protect your teeth and reduce grinding, acupuncture can help address the muscle tension and pain that often accompany TMJ.
Once you have your mouth guard, acupuncture can help:
- Relieve jaw pain and tension
- Reduce clenching-related discomfort
- Ease headaches and facial pain
- Support overall muscle relaxation
