At TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre of Kansas City, we know that craniofacial pain in complex and every case is unique to the patient experiencing it. It can include migraines, tension headaches, cluster migraines, neck pain, TMJ pain, and more. Out of these, TMJ is the one we see most frequently as it tends to cause these other symptoms.
Research has shown TMJ pain can occur on its own or be part of a complex problem. Usually, there are multiple factors contributing to it. Some causes or complications of TMJ pain include:
When there is no injury, we find that TMJ pain is often a result of obstructive sleep apnea, which tends to have jaw clenching and teeth grinding as a side effect.
Proper diagnosis and emphasis on the root cause are vital to proper treatment. After diagnosis, a customized treatment plan focusing on rehabilitation is required.
Facial pain, headaches and jaw problems are frequently only a symptom secondary to a greater problem affecting the body, much like a fever is secondary to the common flu.
Proper diagnosis and emphasis on origin rather than symptoms alone is key to successful, long term treatment results. After proper diagnosis, a specific non-surgical, treatment plan for rehabilitation is developed for the unique needs of each individual patient.
TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre of Kansas City is affiliated to TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre International with now over 60 centres in 7 countries that are practicing utilizing Dr. Olmos standardized practice parameters.
