Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain can be debilitating for those who suffer from it. Dr. Kelley Mingus, a licensed chiropractor in West Palm Beach, Florida, offers non-invasive, non-surgical treatments for TMJ. One patient describes their journey through Dr. Mingus’s treatment for TMJ and how it has improved their quality of life and provided lasting relief.
Understanding TMJ
TMJ is a condition that affects the joints and muscles that allow movement between the jaw and the skull. The exact cause of TMJ is not known, but it can be triggered by numerous factors, such as jaw injury, arthritis, and teeth clenching. Common symptoms of TMJ include jaw pain, headaches, ear pain, clicking or popping noises in the jaw joint, and difficulty opening or closing the mouth.
Kelley Mingus’s Treatment Approach
Dr. Kelley Mingus offers a non-surgical treatment approach to addressing TMJ pain. Dr. Mingus takes a personalized and individualized approach to each patient’s care, in order to address their specific needs and help them to achieve the best results. Dr. Mingus uses gentle chiropractic adjustments, as well as more traditional chiropractic techniques, to help alleviate the symptoms of TMJ and encourage proper joint alignment in the jaw.
A Patient’s Journey
Lisa is a mother of three who had been suffering from TMJ pain for several years before seeking treatment from Dr. Kelley Mingus. Lisa describes her TMJ as feeling like pressure in her head, accompanied by a constant clicking noise in her left ear. She admits that she would often end up in tears from the pain and frustration of not being able to find lasting relief.
During her visit to Dr. Mingus, Lisa recalls that she was initially skeptical about how a chiropractor could help with TMJ. However, after just one visit with Dr. Mingus, Lisa began to feel a significant difference in her symptoms. She describes that the clicking noise in her ear had significantly lessened and that, for the first time in years, she was able to go through an entire day without experiencing intense head pain.
After multiple visits to Dr. Mingus, Lisa reports that her TMJ pain and symptoms have been almost completely eliminated. She credits Dr. Mingus with giving her a new lease on life and allowing her to finally be free from the pain and discomfort that had been plaguing her for so long.
Conclusion
Those who suffer from TMJ often feel as though there is no hope for relief. However, Dr. Kelley Mingus offers a non-surgical approach to addressing TMJ pain and providing lasting relief. Lisa is one of many patients who have experienced success with Dr. Mingus’s treatment approach and are now living their best lives without the symptoms of TMJ. If you or someone you love is experiencing TMJ pain, Dr. Kelley Mingus is here to help.