TMJ pain can impact nearly every part of your day—from talking, eating, and concentrating to simply trying to relax. Many patients describe feeling frustrated, exhausted, or overwhelmed by the constant tension around the jaw, face, and neck. At Medici Orthopaedics & Spine, we see the ripple effect TMJ dysfunction has on quality of life, and we’re here to offer relief that is safe, effective, and minimally invasive.
Common symptoms of TMJ dysfunction often include:
These symptoms usually arise when inflammation, muscle strain, or joint dysfunction limits the smooth movement of the temporomandibular joint. When this complex hinge becomes irritated, it affects not just the jaw but the surrounding nerves, muscles, and tissues—leading to widespread discomfort.
At Medici, we take a whole-body approach to TMJ care. Our team focuses on gentle, conservative, non-surgical options that help reduce inflammation, restore healthy movement, and improve comfort without relying on aggressive treatments. Your care plan is built around your symptoms, lifestyle, and goals, making your recovery as effective and stress-free as possible.
The good news for most patients is that TMJ pain rarely requires surgery. In fact, the majority of TMJ disorders respond exceptionally well to conservative care that prioritizes comfort, healing, and restoring normal movement.
Most TMJ Issues Resolve with Conservative Treatment
Muscle tension, inflammation, and joint irritation often improve with targeted therapies that calm the system and restore balance.
Surgery Is Rarely Required
Because TMJ problems are often muscular or inflammatory—not structural—non-surgical treatments can be just as effective without the risks of surgery.
Minimally Invasive Care Reduces Downtime, Risk & Cost
Conservative treatments allow you to stay active, avoid extensive recovery periods, and minimize medical risk.
Accurate diagnosis is the foundation of effective TMJ treatment. At Medici Orthopaedics & Spine, we dig deeper than surface symptoms to understand exactly what’s causing your jaw pain—muscles, joints, soft tissues, posture, or a combination.
Our TMJ assessment is thorough, gentle, and designed to identify the specific drivers of your discomfort.
Jaw Movement Assessment
We evaluate how your jaw opens, closes, and shifts. Irregular motion patterns often reveal muscle imbalances or disc displacement.
Bite Analysis
Your bite alignment plays a major role in TMJ function. Imbalances can cause uneven jaw pressure that leads to pain or joint irritation.
Examination of Neck, Facial, and Shoulder Muscles
Because TMJ issues often overlap with neck and upper-back tension, we evaluate related muscle groups to identify connected sources of pain.
When needed, we use medical imaging to gain deeper insight into the structure and health of your TMJ.
Digital Imaging to Evaluate Joint Structure
High-resolution imaging allows us to view the jaw joint, surrounding tissues, and bone alignment.
Identifying Inflammation, Disc Problems, or Misalignment
Imaging helps pinpoint conditions such as disc displacement, joint arthritis, swelling, or structural irregularities—ensuring your treatment plan is precise and effective.
Once we understand the root cause of your TMJ pain, we create a tailored plan focused on restoring comfort and long-term function.
Multi-Modal Approach
Your treatment may include physical therapy, injections, regenerative medicine, posture correction, stress management, or hyperbaric oxygen therapy—depending on your needs.
Addressing Root Cause, Not Just Symptoms
Our goal is lasting relief. We target the underlying issues driving your TMJ dysfunction, not just the symptoms on the surface.
At Medici Orthopaedics & Spine, we believe in treating TMJ pain at its source—without unnecessary surgery, without addiction-forming medications, and without guesswork. Our team takes a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach designed to calm inflammation, relax overworked muscles, restore proper jaw alignment, and support long-term healing.
TMJ dysfunction is often rooted in tight, overactive muscles surrounding the jaw, face, neck, and shoulders. Our targeted myofascial release and specialized physical therapy techniques help address these problem areas directly.
Benefits include:
These hands-on treatments help retrain the jaw and surrounding structures to move correctly and effortlessly again.
Trigger points—tight knots within the muscles—can refer pain to the jaw, temple, and even behind the eyes. Our minimally invasive trigger point injections help calm these irritated areas quickly.
This treatment:
When TMJ pain stems from acute inflammation inside the joint, anti-inflammatory injections may be recommended to provide rapid relief.
These injections:
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) has emerged as a powerful tool for treating chronic TMJ inflammation.
HBOT helps by:
For patients who haven’t responded well to traditional care, HBOT often becomes a turning point in reducing pain and restoring function.
Our philosophy is to use medication thoughtfully—only when needed, and always with the goal of avoiding long-term dependence.
Our medication strategies may include:
We ensure every medication plan is personalized, safe, and used as part of a broader restorative treatment strategy.
Your jaw doesn’t work in isolation. Neck, shoulder, and upper back alignment heavily influence TMJ mechanics.
Our physical therapy and postural correction approach helps:
For chronic or structurally weakened TMJ tissues, regenerative treatments may be recommended to help stabilize and strengthen the joint.
Options may include:
These natural, minimally invasive therapies support connective tissue healing without surgical intervention.
Stress is one of the most common triggers for TMJ pain. Clenching, grinding, and jaw tension often worsen during periods of emotional or physical strain.
Medici supports patients with guidance on:
These simple adjustments can make a surprisingly big impact on daily comfort and long-term TMJ stability.
In addition to in-office treatments, many patients experience significant relief by making simple adjustments at home. These strategies support the healing process, reduce daily strain on the jaw, and help prevent flare-ups.
Heat and Cold Therapy
Applying moist heat helps relax tight jaw and neck muscles, while cold therapy reduces inflammation after periods of overuse or discomfort.
Gentle Stretching Exercises
Performing guided jaw and neck stretches can improve flexibility, loosen tension, and restore smoother motion. Our team can provide you with safe, evidence-based exercises tailored to your symptoms.
Soft Diet Recommendations
Eating softer foods temporarily reduces stress on the TMJ, giving irritated muscles and joints a chance to recover. This includes soups, smoothies, steamed vegetables, soft proteins, and avoiding tough or chewy textures.
Avoiding Overuse
Habits like chewing gum, eating hard foods, biting fingernails, or frequently opening the mouth wide can strain the TMJ. Small changes can make a big difference in reducing daily pain.
Posture Awareness
Good posture—especially avoiding forward head posture—helps keep the jaw in proper alignment. Addressing workstation setup, screen positioning, and sleeping posture can significantly reduce tension patterns.
TMJ pain can steal your comfort, disrupt your daily routine, and make even simple tasks like talking, chewing, or concentrating feel exhausting. But you don’t have to live that way. At Medici Orthopaedics & Spine, Dr. Sonny Dosanjh and our team are committed to providing safe, effective, non-surgical treatments that address TMJ pain at its root. Our minimally invasive, patient-centered approach helps reduce inflammation, restore healthy jaw movement, and bring lasting relief—without the risks or downtime of surgery.
Whether your TMJ symptoms came on suddenly or have been affecting you for years, we’re here to guide you toward meaningful improvement. You deserve expert care delivered with compassion, clarity, and a plan tailored to your life.
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