Donna’s TMJ Testimonial
September 14th, 2010
We recently treated Donna for Sleep Apnea and found that she also has symptoms of TMJ. We were able to treat both issues at the same time, and here is Donna’s story about her experience with us.
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Orthodontic Treatment & Pain
June 26th, 2010
I have had several teens start having headaches and jaw pain during orthodontic treatment. This doe snot mean that the orthodontics caused the start of pain. I am no anti-straight teeth! Many young people have a displaced jaw joint disc and this can be aggravated by orthodontic movements of the teeth. If pain or dysfunction is very fleeting, I would not be overly concerned. However, if the pain persists, or is coming with more intensity of frequency, I believe this should be examined. Continuing the path of the orthodontics, without pain relief, is a very slippery path indeed. We can do orthotic treatment and therapies while the braces are on. Usually, the orthodontist can finish the braces when the patient is comfortable.
Yours for better health,
Dr. Roubal
Teens & Headaches
June 26th, 2010
Young people often suffer from headaches and migraines . I have treated many teenagers over the years and it is quite disturbing to learn their history. I have had one teen miss over 100 school days in the past year. Most have been prescribed very potent narcotics or migraine preventative medications. Many are on hormonal therapies and powerful anti-depressants. What do you think all the medications do to their mood, their sense of well being, their ability to socialize and learn? Not good! Most often the therapy we do is amazingly effective. Most can get off their medications or greatly reduce them. Mothers are relieved and happy to see their children smile again.
Yours for better health,
Dr. Roubal
Sleep Apnea & Morning Headaches
June 26th, 2010
I have recently examined a number of sleep apnea patients who have complained of morning headaches. This could be related to lack of oxygen during sleep. Correct the sleep apnea and correct the morning headaches. If the airway is compromised, most people will clench or grind their teeth to open or stabilize their airway – this para functional activity can also lead to morning headaches. Fix the apnea – fix the headache!
Yours for better health,
Dr. Roubal
Posture
June 26th, 2010
I am wondering how many people are complaining of hip and knee pain because of postural distortions of their body? The body posture is greatly influenced by the head position which in turn is influenced by lower jaw position. Jaw position that is incorrect can lead to pain, not only in the head and jaw, but to pain throughout the entire body.
Yours for better health,
Dr. Roubal
Chiropractic Patients and Jaw Position
May 1st, 2010
If chiropractic therapy helps with your pain (headaches or neck), but you need to keep up regular appointments to keep your adjustment in place, the missing part is your jaw position. We correct jaw position ever day and, WOW! the need for chiropractic is lessened or eliminated. My most notable case to date –> history of going to her chiropractor 3 times per week for 7 years for a very painful shoulder. One week of our therapy and she was pain free. She didn’t need the chiropractor for her shoulder anymore.
Yours for better health,
Dr. Roubal
Welcome
May 1st, 2010
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