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Complementary Medicine Community
This forum is for questions and support regarding acupuncture, chiropractic, dietary supplements, herbal remedies, homeopathy, naturopathic medicines and treatments.
WHAT IS COMPLEMENTARY & ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE (CAM)?
Complementary medicine is used together with conventional medicine. An example of a complementary therapy is using aromatherapy to help lessen a patient's discomfort following surgery.
Alternative medicine is used in place of conventional medicine. An example of an alternative therapy is using acupuncture instead of surgery for back pain that has been recommended by a conventional doctor.
WHAT IS COMPLEMENTARY & ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE (CAM)?
Complementary medicine is used together with conventional medicine. An example of a complementary therapy is using aromatherapy to help lessen a patient's discomfort following surgery.
Alternative medicine is used in place of conventional medicine. An example of an alternative therapy is using acupuncture instead of surgery for back pain that has been recommended by a conventional doctor.
Yes - I have TMJ also and went to 3 dentists, one of whom made a night guard that made the TMJ worse. Then I saw an ENT doctor who really was not any help at all. Finally out of desperation I went to see a Chiropractor and after 6 "adjustments" my TMJ was 90% better. It has been 15 years and I still have not had a problem. The only thing I will say about chiropractors is that they want you to continue going for adjustments forever - I stopped after my 6th adjustment and have not needed to go back.
Hope this helps
Michael
I have had bad TMJ for a really long time and would strongly suggest also trying accupuncture to help relieve the pain. Mine hasn't gone away permanently but the treatment really helps control it.
Good luck.