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Jaw pain after an accident? Stockton TMJ chiropractic care since 1994.
Jaw pain, clicking and headaches often start with the upper neck after a crash. We exam, X-ray when needed, and give gentle care that calms the jaw and the neck together.
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UNDERSTANDING THE INJURY
What is Post-accident TMJ pain?
The TMJ (temporomandibular joint) sits right next to the upper neck. A whiplash crash, fall or direct blow can leave both joints irritated at once. Patients often have jaw popping, headaches and ear pressure that started after their accident.
COMMON SYMPTOMS
What you may be feeling
Jaw clicking
A click, pop or grinding when chewing or yawning.
Pain with chewing
Hard foods, gum or a wide bite all hurt.
Headaches
Temple and forehead headaches, often one-sided.
Ear pressure
Fullness, ringing or pressure in the ear on the painful side.
Locking
The jaw catches or feels stuck for a moment.
Neck stiffness
Upper-neck tightness that comes with the jaw pain.
OUR APPROACH
How we treat post-accident tmj pain
Care typically includes gentle upper-cervical adjustments, soft-tissue work for the masseter and temporalis muscles, jaw mobilization and a simple home program of stretches and habits. We coordinate with your dentist or oral surgeon when a bite issue or imaging is involved.
WHY PREMIER
Why Stockton trusts us since 1994
30+ years experience
Dr. Schlenger has cared for jaw-and-neck injuries since 1994.
On-site X-ray
X-rays in the office speed up answers.
Bilingual care
Bilingual English and Spanish care.
Related care
Same-day appointments available
Call (209) 477-7777 or request a visit. Stockton, Lodi, Manteca, Tracy and Lathrop.