TMJ chiropractic is primarily useful when a TMJ patient has an associated neck problem. The movement of the neck influences the movement of the jaw and associated jaw muscles. The whole body is connected and problems in other areas of the body influence the head and jaws. This is why many patients need additional health care professionals involved in making them better.

          Unfortunately, TMJ chiropractic alone can NOT get a temporomandibular joint dysfunction patient better. Chiropractors treat spinal joints that are load bearing and hold up the body. There's constant downward pressure on a spinal vertebra. This is why discs slip out of place, especially when you carry a heavy load. The temporomandibular joint is not a load bearing joint and can NOT be pushed back into place.

          TMJ chiropractic aimed at adjusting the temporomandibular joints is crazy and only provides temporary relief. The teeth cause the problem, not the joints. To solve the jaw problem, you have to do something with the teeth, not the joints. The temporomandibular joint dysfunction hangs downward and is not a load bearing joint. Most chiropractors do not fully understand that the teeth and the bite force the jaw joints into their harmful positions.

          Dr. Padolsky believes in TMJ chiropractic but only uses it in association with TMJ Disorder patients who have associated spinal problems. In fact, a knowledgeable chiropractor can be a lifesaver! If you are suffering from temporomandibular joint dysfunction and would like to visit with Dr. Padolsky, make a consultation appointment at 404-874-7428.