If you have experienced jaw pain and tightness after yawning, know that you are not alone. The culprit is more than likely TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder) and it affects about 10 million Americans. If you are asking yourself, “Why does my jaw lock when I yawn?” – Basically, if the muscles around the temporomandibular joints…
In short, the answer is yes, dry needling can help to relieve the symptoms of migraines. “Scientific studies on dry needling are limited, though the body of research is growing. So far, some research has been positive. A study published in 2013 showed that dry needling was more effective than a placebo treatment.” – Medical…
More and more adults are suffering from low back pain and more often than not it is chronic back pain that they can’t seem to get rid of. This of course can be frustrating and impedes your quality of life. As a result of this, my low back pain patients often have difficulty enjoying family…
Stomach pain is experienced by so many these days. Life is stressful and hectic. We have active lives and the body accumulates many bumps and bruises over the years. Perhaps you have tried medication, dieting, and stretching to help take away the pain with no success. Sometimes these solutions bring a very short-term relief and…
Female pelvic pain is an extremely common condition that may often be the symptom of a form of pelvic floor dysfunction. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that form a hammock-like structure that supports the organs of the lower abdomen and assists with control of the bladder. Women with pelvic floor dysfunction often…