Bilateral TMJ Compression - A Hidden Diagnosis - Upper Cervical Chiropractor Spokane
Channel: Dr Jeffrey Hannah
Date: 02/01/2023

Dr Jeffrey Hannah 
Blair Upper Cervical Chiropractor
@ Clear Chiropractic Spokane

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Many traditional TMJ or jaw disorders are only diagnosed when there is evident asymmetrical deflection or deviation occurring on one side of the other. DEFLECTION occurs when your jaw opens (or closes) straight sideways and is a major sign of a DENTAL problem. DEVIATION occurs when your jaw zig-zags and is a major sign of an UPPER CERVICAL problem.

However, there is a special category of TMJ disorder that happens when BOTH SIDES are shoved too far backwards. Although your jaw may open and close normally, its normal function is completely disrupted. In addition, because you have cartilage in your jaws not unlike the cartilage in your knees, when it is compressed, it can cause tremendous pain, dizziness or other problems.

There is a bigger problem still: it is that these types of issues are seldom diagnosed in general practices. Why? Because on the surface everything appears as if normal. Your teeth appear lined up. Your jaw doesn't zig or zag sideways. Everything looks fine. However, a more detail inspection helps to reveal that there are more substantial problems beneath the surface that often require a more detailed and personalized approach to unlock and unjam your jaw and upper neck complex, which are usually both contributing toward your overall problem.

So, you are struggling with what you believe is a jaw or upper neck related issue, TRUST YOUR INTUITION. It is there to guide you. Even if everything is telling you that everything is going okay, it may simply be time for a more in depth examination.

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The Blair technique is a special division of general chiropractic that focuses on the alignment, motion and stability of the atlas vertebra because of its unique relationship with your nervous system, which controls every function in your body. Unlike general spinal manipulation, there is no twisting, cracking or stretching.

The Blair technique is a gentle and precise approach that utilizes a series of physical, neurological and diagnostic tests in order to provide the highest level of personalized healthcare.

When your atlas is aligned, your body has the potential to be healthy. However, when it is misalignment, your brain and body (simply put) are not able to work as efficiently as they otherwise would, and the inevitable consequence is where problems start to occur.

The big idea of the Blair technique is that by restoring the normal alignment, motion and stability at the junction between your head and neck, your own nervous system and its innate mechanisms are free and able to do what your body is designed to do: heal itself. And when that force is able to flow freely through your body from above-down, inside-out, anything it possible.

Call us to schedule an appointment at +1 (509) 315-8166.

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Dr Jeffrey Hannah
Blair Upper Cervical Chiropractor
@ Clear Chiropractic Spokane

https://uppercervicalspokane.com
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