TMJ & jaw pain · Grand Rapids, MI
Jaw clicking, clenching, aching? The neck is part of the story.
Knapp Family Chiropractic in Grand Rapids sees TMJ trouble that has bounced between dentists and night guards for years. The jaw joint never works alone, and for many patients the neck and upper spine are part of the problem.
Sound like you?
- Clicking or popping when you chew or yawn
- Jaw soreness in the morning, or a bite that feels off
- Headaches at the temples
- A night guard that protects your teeth but not your pain
How Dr. Knapp looks at it
The jaw joint and the upper neck share nerves and mechanics, and tension in one commonly shows up in the other. Dr. Knapp examines both together, looking for the specific joint restrictions involved. For many patients, correcting upper-neck problems alongside targeted jaw work can ease TMJ symptoms in a way jaw treatment alone did not.
What to expect
A careful exam of jaw motion, neck alignment, and the muscles that tie them together. Care is gentle and precise. If your case needs a dentist or another specialist in the mix, you hear that early and plainly.
Ready to find out what is actually going on?
Knapp Family Chiropractic serves Grand Rapids, Cascade, Ada, Kentwood, Lowell, and Alto. Booking online takes about a minute.
Book onlineThis page is general information, not medical advice, and it is not a diagnosis. Results vary from person to person and no outcome is guaranteed. If you have severe, sudden, or worsening symptoms, seek medical care promptly. Dr. Connor Knapp, D.C. will refer you for medical evaluation when examination findings call for it.