Question:

Several weeks ago I was involved in a Plantation auto accident.  A car hit me from behind.  I didn’t think I was hurt until a few days later when my jaw began to hurt.  It hurts to chew or bite down.  What’s going on?

Answer:

Most people never realize that being rear ended can cause someone to injure their jaw.  Similar to a whiplash, a person’s jaw can be injured by the head being thrown back and forth from the impact.

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is located on both sides of the head directly in front of the ear where the upper and lower jaw connect. This joint is used to chew, bite, move the jaw, talk and yawn.  If the temporomandibular joint has been injured it will cause severe pain.

When the vehicle hit you the impact may have caused the joint to be improperly aligned causing the pain you are feeling.  

Broward County chiropractic treatment from a skilled chiropractor can be used in conjunction to other treatments.  An experienced Plantation chiropractor for TMJ, in most instances can help eliminate the pain and bring relief.  This can be done without using drugs or surgery.

Contact Nob Hill Chiropractic today to make an appointment for an evaluation and to begin treatment.  CALL: (954) 476-8884.