TMJ & TMD Care at Structure Integrative Healthcare
If you’re experiencing jaw discomfort, clicking, facial tightness, or recurring headaches, you’re not alone. TMJ and TMD concerns are incredibly common, especially during stressful seasons. Dr. Andrea uses a thoughtful, whole-body approach that looks beyond symptoms to understand the real reasons your jaw becomes irritated and how to help you feel more at ease.
How Chiropractic Helps TMJ and TMD
The jaw works closely with the neck, posture, cranial movement, and surrounding soft tissues. When one area becomes stressed or imbalanced, the jaw often compensates. Dr. Andrea performs a detailed assessment to determine whether your symptoms stem from muscular TMD, true TMJ joint dysfunction, or a combination of both. She evaluates jaw opening and movement, muscle tenderness, posture patterns, and soft-tissue imbalances to create a personalized care plan.
Treatment Approach and Home Care
Dr. Andrea blends chiropractic techniques with gentle, targeted soft-tissue therapies. Post-Isometric Relaxation helps calm tight or overactive muscles. Active Release Technique® reduces adhesions and improves mobility in the jaw, neck, and face. When appropriate, upper cervical adjustments help restore healthier jaw mechanics and ease related headaches.
Each patient also receives personalized home exercises, including jaw gliding, controlled opening patterns, tongue-posture retraining, and cervical stabilization. These simple movements reinforce progress between visits and help break clenching or grinding habits.
Why Jaw Problems Develop and How They Affect the Head and Neck
Common habits such as clenching, grinding, cheek or tongue biting, nail biting, poor posture, and even holding objects under the chin can overload the jaw. These stresses often contribute to headaches, migraines, and neck tension. Because the jaw and cervical spine are so interconnected, addressing the true source of the problem can create meaningful improvements in multiple areas of daily comfort.
Begin Your Path to Comfortable, Confident Jaw Function
If jaw pain is interfering with your day or keeping you from feeling your best, Dr. Andrea is here to help. Contact Structure Integrative Healthcare today to schedule your visit and start moving toward calmer, more balanced jaw movement.
