It is possible for the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) to be painful for several different reasons. There may be an issue with improper head posture. Often, it happens as a result of malocclusion, which is the misalignment of the teeth. There are several things that can cause it, including grinding, clenching, muscle dysfunction, and jaw problems.

For many years, treating TMJ has involved a multidisciplinary approach that has proven to be challenging. Many chiropractors also adjust the jaw along with TMJ exercises, but many times this condition is too painful to treat this way.

Shockwave therapy for TMJ involves applying a very comfortable pulse of shockwaves to the muscles from both the joint itself and the deeper muscles behind the joint. This allows doctors to get into places that they have never been able to reach before, which previously had to be accessed surgically or with a needle inside the mouth.

The benefit of shockwave therapy is that it causes new blood vessels to grow as well as new collagen tissue, which helps the joint heal itself and reduces pain. Through a variety of biochemical processes, shockwave therapy increases blood flow to the areas and also speeds up bone repair and regeneration.

There has also been evidence that these shockwaves temporarily cause local anesthesia through certain physiological processes. In many cases, when this method is used to treat a patient, they are able to open their mouth with less pain, or with no pain, to a much greater extent than prior to using this method.

While how long softwave therapy will last varies on a case-by-case basis, many discover long-lasting relief from their TMJ symptoms. By undergoing softwave therapy for TMJ some patients are able to experience relief from their TMJ symptoms for a year or more. This makes softwave therapy an excellent option for many patients who wish to avoid invasive surgery and still experience long-term relief from their TMJ symptoms.

 
TMJ softwave treatments usually last only about ten minutes, and most patients see substantial improvement after only one or two visits.
You can get better faster if you suffer from jaw pain, lockjaw, or unique jaw opening or closing patterns. You may benefit from this treatment if you suffer from upper neck and back stiffness or headaches you think are caused by your jaw.

The number of treatments will depend on the severity of your injury and what you are being treated for. The time it will take you to feel better after softwave therapy sessions is impossible to predict because everyone responds differently to a treatment.

As a result of the hyperstimulation of your tissues, you may feel great immediately following your treatment. There are some people who experience anesthesia-like feelings for hours at a time. Some people experience it for several days. To fully experience the benefits of softwave therapy, it usually takes about 16 weeks after treatment.

 
Innumerable benefits can be derived from softwave therapy. In addition to relieving pain, this treatment stimulates blood flow to injured areas, speeds up healing, and controls muscle spasms. Additionally, shockwave therapy can change our bodies at the cellular level by stimulating the release of substances that reduce pain and inflammation by altering the chemical environment within our tissues.

As well as stimulating blood flow, shockwave treatment improves the regeneration of healthy cells and tissue. As a bonus, softwave therapy does not require any recovery time so there is no need to schedule healing time in order to enjoy the benefits.

See us if you think you have TMJ issues. Contact us or schedule an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 240 N Liberty St., Powell, OH 43065, United States. We serve patients from Powell OH, Dublin OH, Worthington OH, Westerville OH, Hilliard OH, and Delaware OH.