Craniosacral Therapy for TMJ in Asheville
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) acts like a sliding hinge, connecting your jawbone to your skull. You have one joint on each side of your jaw. TMJ disorders — a type of temporomandibular disorder or TMD — can cause pain in your jaw joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement.
The exact cause of a person’s TMJ disorder is often difficult to determine. Your pain may be due to a combination of fctors, such as genetics, stress and anxiety, arthritis, dental procedures, or jaw injury. Some people who have jaw pain also tend to clench or grind their teeth, although many people habitually clench or grind their teeth and never develop TMJ disorders.
In most cases, the pain and discomfort associated with TMJ disorders is temporary and can be relieved with self-managed care or intra-oral craniosacral therapy treatment.
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My manual therapy studio is located in South Asheville. Click on the “Book” button on the top menu and choose the “Full TMJ Session for Jaw Pain” service item to book your appointment.