Neck pain and headaches can significantly impact a person’s quality of life and are disabling in many ways. However, one of the most neglected areas of focus for treating these conditions is the jawline. At JawMatrix, we understand the deep relationship of the muscles, joints, and fascia can have with our bodies and can perform treatments with a chiropractic-dental approach to address those concerns and alleviate your symptoms.
How the jaw can cause neck pain and headaches
Headaches can be absolutely bothersome and make everyday activities feel more challenging than they should. For those who face chronic headaches associated with neck pain, it’s typically caused by the compression of the neck muscles and nerves, causing radiating pain throughout the head. Many researchers believe that people who feel headaches and migraines stem from neck pain or suffer from conditions that are closely related to their neck pain.
Another part of that relationship is the jawline or the temporomandibular joint. This area operates through the muscles that move the jawline and are connected to the fifth cranial nerve or trigeminal nerve. When this nerve is stimulated, jaw and neck pain can occur and inadvertently affect head movement and affect the cervical spine. Any injury to the jaw or sign of degenerative joint disease can easily contribute to headaches and neck pain.
For people with constant headaches and neck pain, the jawline is one of the most neglected regions treated. People who suffer from TMD, bruxism, and other similar conditions can easily benefit from chiropractic and dental treatment that addresses these concerns and, in addition, helps alleviate signs of headaches and neck pain. At JawMatrix, our team can provide spinal manipulation, muscle relaxation, and other techniques to improve your jaw function and help improve symptoms of neck pain and headaches over time.
Our treatments for neck pain and headaches at JawMatrix
To help alleviate your headaches and neck pain, our team can utilize various chiropractic and dental treatments to address your concerns. Through long-term management, our solutions work with a unique approach that meets your needs and treats your pain holistically. These treatments include:
- Trigger Point Pressure Release: Relaxing tension and relieving pain through activating the trigger points engages with the fascia throughout the neck and shoulders, encouraging the muscles to loosen and relieve pressure along the affected areas.
- Massage Therapy: Chiropractic massage therapy works to promote a healthy spine and nervous system. By addressing misalignments throughout the neck and spine, we can regularly treat myofascial pain throughout the neck and facial areas.
- Stretching Techniques: Spray and stretch techniques for the neck areas can be used and revisited to help work through the myofascial trigger points and relieve muscle tension.
- Post-Isometric Relaxation: This technique places the muscle in a stretched position, working with contractions to release the muscle to reduce muscle spasms and increase the range of motion throughout the neck area.
Our team can work with various chiropractic methods to ensure that your neck pain and headaches are relieved. By scheduling regular visits to help you experience fulfilling progress with our treatment, both of our doctors can help you achieve your goals and give you extensive pain relief. Contact JawMatrix in Burbank, CA, to schedule an appointment today!