TMJ DYSFUNCTION

The normal physiologic tension of the TMJ muscles, fascia, ligaments, and associated structures is critical for the health of children. Pathologic strain patterns in the soft tissues can be a primary cause of headaches, neck aches, throat infections, ear infections, sinus congestion, and asthma.  
          Gillespie BR; Barnes JF; Diagnosis and treatment of TMJ, head, neck and asthmatic symptoms in children. Cranio 1990; 8(4):342-9 / Medline ID: 91275211

The position of the jaw and head and neck are intricately linked. The acute symptoms experienced during the initial dental treatment phase were caused by the inability of the head and neck to adapt to maxillary and mandibular changes. Chiropractic treatments enabled the body to respond positively to the dental changes. As the mandibular position improved, physical testing and X-rays indicated further improvements.  
          Chinappi AS Jr, Getzoff H, The dental-chiropractic cotreatment of structural disorders of the jaw and temporomandibular joint dysfunction., J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1995; 18(7):476-81 / Medline ID: 96093118

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