TMJ & Jaw Pain Relief in Walnut Creek, CA
The jaw, the neck, and the skull work as one
Gentle care for jaw tension, clicking, and TMD, usually addressed alongside the neck and cranial bones.
Treat the jaw as part of the whole system
The temporomandibular joint does not work in isolation. Jaw pain, clicking, and clenching are tied to the muscles of the face and neck and to the delicate motion of the cranial bones. Treating the jaw alone often misses what is actually driving the tension.
Dr. Salem combines gentle chiropractic adjusting with craniosacral therapy to release the pattern across the jaw, neck, and skull together. The result is less clenching, quieter clicking, and jaw movement that stops demanding your attention.
The signs of a jaw under strain
Clicking & Popping
The catch and click when you open wide, yawn, or chew.
Jaw Tension
The tightness and fatigue of a jaw that never quite lets go.
Clenching & Grinding
The daytime and nighttime habits that wear the joint down.
Facial & Ear Pain
Aching that spreads through the cheek, temple, and around the ear.
Headaches
Head pain driven by the tension pattern around the jaw and temples.
Limited Opening
A jaw that no longer opens as freely or as far as it should.
Questions patients often ask
Can chiropractic help my jaw?
Yes. Jaw pain, clicking, and clenching are tied to the muscles of the face and neck and to the cranial bones. Treating them together often eases tension the jaw alone cannot.
Does it involve working inside my mouth?
Dr. Salem primarily works gently on the jaw, neck, and cranial bones from the outside, combining chiropractic and craniosacral techniques.
Will it help my headaches too?
Often, yes. The tension pattern behind TMJ frequently drives head pain, so easing the jaw can quiet the headaches that come with it.