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TMJ & Jaw Pain Relief in Charleston, SC

Your jaw joint, the TMJ, doesn't work in isolation. It's closely connected to your upper neck, cervical spine, and cranium, and posture plays a role too, which means tension or misalignment in any of those areas can show up as clenching, clicking, or pain in your jaw, and vice versa.

A lot of jaw pain builds up quietly through stress, clenching at night, or posture habits like looking down at a phone for hours. At Cypress Chiropractic & Wellness, we look at the whole picture, your jaw, your neck, and your nervous system.

Signs You Might Be Dealing With TMJ Dysfunction

  • Clicking or popping when you open your mouth

  • Jaw tightness or soreness, especially in the morning

  • Headaches that start near the temples or jaw

How We Approach It

We look for restrictions in the cervical spine that may be contributing to jaw tension, alongside a hands-on assessment of the jaw itself. Read more on our blog comparing TMJ approaches, or see the full range of symptoms and conditions we work with.