ACUPUNCTURE FOR TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DYSFUNCTION (TMJ) NYC
WHAT IS TMJ?
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ) is a common condition that is characterized by pain and jaw dysfunction
Estimated up to 30 percent of the world's adult population suffers from TMJ between the ages of 20 and 40
Many people living with this condition mask the pain with prescription painkillers or other medications
People with TMJ often clench or grind their jaws without realizing it.
symptoms of tmj
Soreness and pain in the Jaw
Pain while chewing
Limited Range of motion, clicking, or locking while opening the jaw
Pain in the ear, face, or neck along with jaw discomfort
Ringing in the ears
Facial asymmetry
An effective intervention for TMJ- Electro Motor Point acupuncture
HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE HELP WITH TMJ PAIN RELIEF?
Acupuncture is also known to stimulate the body's self-healing process, which relieves muscle tension attributed to TMJ.
Acupuncture helps to target will be to reduce stress, decrease tension in the scalp, neck, and the jaw as all these areas are interconnected with TMJ
If your issue is due to a structural jaw issue acupuncture will not help resolve it.
How many treatments will i need?
Our goal is to reduce the intensity, frequency, and duration of the pain. Increase range of motion, and and prevent pain from reoccurring.
As with all conditions there are many co factors involved such as acute and chronic onset. On average, the number of acupuncture treatments range from 6-20 treatments bi-weekly for the condition to fully resolve.