If you wake up with a sore jaw, experience clicking or popping when you chew, or battle tension headaches near your temples, you may be living with Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Dysfunction.
Many people spend years managing TMJ symptoms with mouthguards, pain relievers, or dental adjustments—only to find the deep-seated tension returning. That is because the jaw does not operate in isolation. The movement of your temporomandibular joint is intimately connected to the alignment of your upper neck (cervical spine) and the surrounding muscular network.
At Deerfield Injury Center, Dr. David Maklan takes a holistic, root-cause approach to TMJ relief, addressing both upper spinal mechanics and localized jaw muscle tightness.
The temporomandibular joint sits just inches away from the top of your spine (the C1 and C2 cervical vertebrae). When the upper neck is misaligned—whether from postural strain, whiplash, or sleeping improperly—it creates a domino effect throughout the head and face:
By correcting upper cervical subluxations, chiropractic care helps restore normal alignment, relieving the tension transferred to your temporomandibular joint.
Rather than masking pain with temporary solutions, chiropractic care focuses on restoring balance to both the joint structures and soft tissues.
Using precise, low-force chiropractic techniques, Dr. Maklan corrects misalignments in the upper neck. This reduces pressure on surrounding nerves, opens up restricted motion, and balances postural distribution across the upper spine.
Direct, non-invasive mobilization of the jaw joint helps release trapped joint discs, improve opening range, and rebalance the joint capsule on both sides of the face.
The masseter, pterygoid, and temporalis muscles are among the strongest muscles in the human body relative to size. When they clench continuously (bruxism), they form painful trigger points. Targeted soft-tissue therapy and massage help loosen these tight bands, releasing stubborn biting tension.
Dr. David Maklan has served the South Florida community for over 30 years, delivering personalized, patient-centered care for complex joint and spinal issues. If jaw tightess, biting discomfort, or chronic neck pain is interfering with your daily life, non-invasive chiropractic care can help restore comfort naturally.
Experience relief and rejuvenation with personalized chiropractic care. Book now and start your journey to better health. 954-422-1865
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