Neck Pain

Yes. The temporomandibular joint is one of the areas of the body that can be affected by neck problems. We see many patients with temporomandibular joint disorder or TMJ who also experience neck pain. TMJ disorders affect the joint that connects the jaw to the temporal bones of the skull and allows for jaw movements that support speaking and chewing. When the muscles of the neck are injured or under strain due to conditions like forward head posture, TMJ can result. Conversely, TMJ can also cause neck and shoulder pain.

Treatment varies from one individual to the next, although two of the most common approaches are cervical adjustments and cervical manual traction. Cervical adjustments are simply a quick, gentle force to the vertebrae to restore proper motion and alignment in the joints and improve nervous system function. Cervical manual traction focuses on gently stretching the cervical spine. Both techniques can provide neck pain relief on their own, but to get even better results a variety of therapies may be used, such as decompression, home exercises, Precor stretch trainers, Therapeutic Wobble Chairs, and Vibration platforms. Every patient goes through a thorough exam process to determine which options will work best based on their individual needs.