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Gentle, precise jaw care so you can chew, speak, and sleep without guarding.
If your jaw aches when you wake up, clicks when you chew, or locks when you yawn, you know how much a small joint can take over your day. TMJ/TMD problems can make eating stressful, meetings tiring, and sleep unreliable.
At Springwater Chiropractic, we offer compassionate, evidence-guided chiropractic treatment for TMJ tailored to the way your jaw, neck, and nervous system are working right now. With a skilled TMJ chiropractor on your team, you’ll have a clear plan to calm pain, restore smooth motion, and prevent repeat flare-ups—minus the guesswork.
Ready for jaw comfort that actually lasts?
TMJ disorders affect how you eat, talk, laugh, and rest. If any of this sounds familiar, you’re in the right place:
You’re not overreacting. Living around jaw pain is exhausting. As your chiropractor for jaw pain, we take a calm, stepwise approach that reduces pain now and changes the mechanics that keep rekindling it.
Because quieting the ache is different from restoring how your jaw moves and loads. Painkillers can dull the signal, but they don’t improve joint glide, muscle coordination, or the way your neck and ribcage position your jaw all day long. A skilled TMJ chiropractor looks at the entire system—jaw, neck, mid-back, breathing, and habits—then treats the pieces that matter for you. What this means in real life:
Early ease—many notice softer tension and smoother opening within the first few visits
Drug-free, noninvasive care—gentle, well-tolerated methods matched to your sensitivity
Durable change—we address mechanics and triggers (not just mask symptoms)
Fewer procedures—many TMJ cases improve without injections or surgery
Confidence—eat, speak, and sleep without constant second-guessing
If you’ve been searching for chiropractic treatment for TMJ that treats the cause—not just the click—you’re in the right place.
If you don’t know the label for your symptoms, that’s okay. Your exam clarifies what’s driving your pain so care targets the right things—in the right order.
When did the trouble begin? What sets it off? What do you worry about? What do you want to get back to (e.g., crunchy foods, uninterrupted sleep, speaking gigs)? Your answers shape the plan.
We evaluate jaw opening/closing patterns, side glide, end-feel, and deviation; palpate masseter, temporalis, pterygoids (intra-/extra-oral with consent), and surrounding fascia; check neck and mid-back mobility; screen bite comfort (without acting as dentists); observe breath mechanics and posture. If findings suggest imaging or dental referral will change care, we coordinate promptly.
You won’t leave with just instructions. We begin comfort-first care at visit one so you walk out with less tension and a clear next step.
Precise, comfortable techniques restore joint glide in the TMJ and the upper neck. Better neck mechanics reduce jaw strain throughout the day.
Calibrated work for masseter, temporalis, sternocleidomastoid, upper traps, and suboccipitals. With consent—and when appropriate—we may use light intra-oral techniques for the medial/lateral pterygoids. Pressure and duration are tailored to your tolerance; no grit your teeth and bear it.
Small, specific drills retrain opening/closing without deviation, improve side-to-side control, and coordinate the tongue, jaw, and neck so the TMJ stops getting yanked around.
Diaphragmatic patterns reduce shoulder and neck overactivity, lower baseline jaw tone, and make upright feel supported—not strained.
Screen height, phone habits, driving position, sleep posture, and jaw rest position (lips together, teeth apart, tongue to palate). We give practical, memorable cues you can use during real days—not perfect ones.
For active flares, we outline a soft but satisfying menu map and simple chewing rules (small bites, both sides, slow pace) so you nourish your body without punishing the joint.
We regularly coordinate with dentists for bite guards or occlusal concerns and with your MD or PT as needed. You stay at the center; we align the team around you.
Goal: relieve pain and reduce muscle guarding. We use low-force jaw/neck mobilization, gentle myofascial work, jaw-rest education, nasal breathing, and practical food strategies. Many notice less tension and quieter clicks early on.
Goal: smooth, symmetric opening/closing and easier side glide. We progress neuromuscular drills, continue tissue work as needed, refine posture and breath, and introduce controlled loading. Meetings, meals, and calls start to feel more manageable.
Goal: durable tolerance for talking, laughing, and eating varied textures. We add light isometrics, expand movement ranges, and fortify neck/mid-back support. Long days no longer undo your gains.
Goal: keep wins and stop flare-ups early. We tailor maintenance tools, travel/meeting strategies, and quick reset sequences for stressful weeks so your jaw stays calm when life gets loud.
Your jaw is a sliding hinge guided by discs and powered by muscles that attach to your face, skull, and neck. When the neck is stiff, the ribcage is tight, or you clench under stress, those muscles tug the joint off its best path. The disc can snap, tissues get irritated, and the nervous system cranks the volume.
Our job:
When these pieces align, pain fades and function feels natural again.
We address the jaw in the context of your neck, ribcage, breath, and daily habits—for changes that last.
When your jaw flares, you shouldn’t wait weeks.
Hands-on treatment, neuromuscular retraining, breath/posture coaching, and practical habit support—aligned in one plan.
Clear exams, gentle options, and honest expectations.
Most plans accepted; transparent options if paying privately.
Proudly serving Fairview and neighboring communities for 15+ years.
Clicking often means the disc is momentarily out of place and then recaptures. Pain, locking, or dwindling range are bigger concerns. We’ll assess mechanics and, if needed, teach drills that quiet the click and protect the joint.
We get it. We’ll show you controlled opening strategies, side-glide drills, and breath cues that allow wider, safer motion over time. If we suspect a true dislocation or need for imaging, we’ll coordinate promptly.
Yes—when matched to your presentation. We use gentle, low-force techniques for the jaw and neck, always within your comfort. If anything feels wrong, we change it.
If you clench or grind, a dental guard can protect teeth and reduce morning soreness. We’ll collaborate with your dentist and continue addressing the muscular and postural drivers behind the clenching.
The jaw and ear share nerves and muscular connections. Irritated tissues can create ear fullness or tinnitus sensations. Calming jaw mechanics and surrounding muscles often reduces these symptoms.
We’ll build a plan that respects your job. Micropauses, hydration, posture resets, and progressive endurance drills allow you to meet speech demands without unraveling progress.
Some notice relief and smoother motion in the first few visits; others improve steadily over weeks as tissues settle and patterns change. We’ll track wins beyond pain—range, meal comfort, fewer headaches—so you can see momentum.
Usually not. A careful history and exam guide safe, effective care for most cases. If red flags or persistent locking suggest imaging would change the plan, we’ll coordinate it.
You’re not alone. We’ll include down-regulation strategies, brief breath drills, and bite-rest cues for high-pressure moments. Small tools, big difference.
Try the jaw rest position (lips together, teeth apart, tongue on palate), brief heat for muscle comfort, nasal breathing while lying on your side with neck supported, and small bites at dinner chewed on both sides. We’ll tailor specific drills at your visit.
Most people don’t. Conservative care that restores motion, calms tissues, and retrains patterns works well for many TMJ cases. If progress stalls or red flags appear, we’ll help you explore medical options.
Yes: unexplained fever, night pain that won’t relent, sudden significant weakness, bowel/bladder changes, or post-trauma concerns. If anything like that appears, seek urgent care—we’ll help you decide if you’re unsure.
Springwater Chiropractic proudly serves employees and accident victims in Fairview, OR, as well as:
You don’t have to plan your day around jaw pain or hope tonight isn’t another clenching marathon. With thoughtful chiropractic treatment for TMJ, practical tools, and a TMJ chiropractor who listens, steady change is realistic—and closer than you think.
Let our chiropractor for jaw pain help you chew comfortably, speak clearly, and rest deeply again.