We prefer conservative treatments for temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ) whenever possible. But what do you do when the first line of treatments fails? According to a study from 2019, the answer is BOTOX®, which is highly effective at treating TMJ. If you're interested in BOTOX® in Spokane Valley [...]
TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint. It’s the joint connecting your mandible (lower jaw) to your skull. It sits just below your ears. When your jaw is misaligned, you feel pain in your jaw joint and other seemingly unrelated symptoms. This is called TMJ Disorder. Sometimes TMJ disorder can go away on its [...]
Migraines are a mysterious condition that doctors don’t have fully figured out. If you’ve suffered a migraine, you know how debilitating it can be. An astounding 12% of the population suffers from migraines. That may not seem like a high percentage, but when you consider that more than 4000 people have chronic [...]
Many people try to push off medical treatments for as long as possible because they don’t want to spend the time or money relieving their condition. Although pushing off treatment will save you time and money, it won’t save you from the pain and consequences that result from not getting treatment. TMJ disorder is [...]
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Do you have frequent headaches? If you do, you’re not alone. Nearly 1 in 20 people have a headache every day or nearly every day. If you suffer from frequent headaches, it’s likely that one of the below causes is the reason for it. Receiving treatment for your headaches is the best way to [...]
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While many normally associate Temporomandibular disorder (TMJ) with jaw issues, it can impact your life in more ways than you think. We know that TMJ can cause a number of different issues such as migraines, back pain, and nerve damage, but TMJ impacts not only yourself, but how you interact with those you love. [...]
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TMJ can be triggered or made worse by stress. Stress can cause you to clench your teeth or tense other muscles that can contribute to a misaligned or poorly functioning jaw joint or push already-stressed muscles over the tipping point where you begin to experience jaw pain or tension headaches. Identifying your [...]
Ed Ruttledge of Vancouver, Washington has suffered for years with tinnitus. Like many people, he developed the condition after suffering a serious hearing injury. Now he is riding his bike 100 miles in what he describes as the Tour de Tinnitus to raise awareness for the condition and money to research treatments. From Tragedy [...]
