Is Your Jaw at Risk? Common Factors That Contribute to Jaw Problems
Updated: Sep 24
Is Your Jaw at Risk? Common Factors That Contribute to Jaw Problems
Muscles that are usually worked on are: Temporalis(elevates mandible and closes the jaw), Masseter (elevates mandible and closes jaw) lateral Pterygoid, and Medial Pterygoid
RISK FACTORS are depression, prior jaw problems, anxiety, malocclusion, irritable bowel syndrome, stress, neck problems, PTSD, females, forward head posture, sleep disturbances, violinists
Treatment Options
Chiropractic adjustments for synovitis, Massage, and Dry needling ( some studies have suggested can be more effective that cortisone injection into the joint
Coupled with Neck and Upper back adjustments
We have been helping our community for over 10+ years with their muscle and spinal problems. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic at 03 9467 7889 or book online to see if one of our Chiropractors in Sunbury or Melton/Strathtulloh could do the same for you!
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About the Author
Dr Julian Simpson is an Australian chiropractor with over 15 years of experience in musculoskeletal healthcare and rehabilitation.
He is a Board Member of the Chiropractic Australia Research Foundation and has reviewed and written more than 800 evidence-based health articles focused on spinal health, rehabilitation, sports injuries and conservative care approaches.
His treatment focus includes:
Chiropractic adjustments
Sports chiropractic
Massage therapy
Shockwave therapy
Laser therapy
Non-surgical spinal decompression
Dr Simpson provides patient care through Healthwise Chiropractic, serving communities including Sunbury, Melton, Diggers Rest and surrounding regions.
Written by Dr Julian Simpson —21 Powlett Street Sunbury and 131 Wembley Avenue Strathtulloh (Melton)
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