TMJ Treatment in Greenville, SC
TMJ Treatment at IHP Greenville — expert acupuncture for chronic pain and musculoskeletal issues. Dr. Hendry, DAOM. Call (864) 365-6156.
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders produce jaw pain, clicking, limited mouth opening, and referred pain to the head, neck, and ear. At Integrative Health Partners, Dr. Hendry treats TMJ disorders using a combination of acupuncture (for masticatory muscle relaxation and joint inflammation), dry needling of the masseter, temporalis, and pterygoid muscles, and functional medicine assessment for the systemic inflammation and bruxism contributors.
How TMJ Treatment Works
TMJ treatment combines local acupoints at ST6, ST7, GB2, TW21 (around the TMJ) with dry needling of the masseter and temporalis trigger points that generate the referred head and jaw pain. Auricular acupuncture at jaw, cervical, and nervous system points addresses the neural sensitization component. Moxibustion is used for chronic cold-type TMJ.
Conditions Treated with TMJ Treatment
Your First Appointment
Describe your TMJ symptoms: pain location (joint vs. muscle), clicking or popping, morning pain vs. end-of-day worsening, and jaw range of motion limitations. History of bruxism, orthodontic work, and dental procedures is relevant.
Why Dr. Hendry for TMJ Treatment
Dr. Hendry's trigger point expertise in the masticatory muscles is combined with his understanding of the neurological connection between TMJ disorders, cervical dysfunction, and headache — treating the whole pain network rather than the joint in isolation.