Chiropractor for TMJ in Walnut Creek

Elon Bartlett is a chiropractor for TMJ in Walnut Creek, CA who customizes every visit to suit your particular needs. At the beginning of care he’ll examine your condition and will really take the time to listen to you. Dr Bartlett will explain his approach, and what he can do to help you.

Chiropractic treatments at Acorn Wellness Center are long enough to always include soft tissue work which addresses the muscle tension patterns that typically cause TMJ.

Visits that focus on TMJ will also include instruction on exercises and ways to alter your lifestyle, all with the goal of alleviating your TMJ symptoms completely.

About TMJ

TMJ Dysfunction or temporomandibular dysfunction is a problem with the temporomandibular joint. This sliding hinge of a joint connects your jawbone to your skull. This joint is used every time you open your mouth, whether talking, eating, singing, chewing gum, or grinding your teeth. The facial pain associated with this condition can be very difficult to deal with and often, patients head to the dentist thinking there is something wrong with a molar or wisdom tooth.

Can a Chiropractor Help with TMJ

If you’re experiencing pain in your TMJ, chiropractic care can help. Your Walnut Creek TMJ chiropractor will help find the root cause of the discomfort. Often the cause of TMJ is trauma, but other causes include frequent gum chewing, teeth grinding, stress, poor posture, bite issues and arthritis. Dr. Elon Bartlett specializes in helping patients with TMJ problems. Myofascial release on the jaw muscles as well as chiropractic adjustments on the jaw are both incredibly effective treatment options. Many patients feel pain relief from TMJ Dysfunction after just one chiropractic treatment.

Acorn Wellness Center in Walnut Creek, CA specializes in chiropractic care for jaw pain due to TMJ Dysfunction. Let us take a look at your jaw and help you heal. Then you can get back to concentrating on the things that matter most to a happy life.