Chiro or pt for tmj?

[Kaseyyxo]

I've had constant headaches for years (tension i think) and found out i had lyme few months ago. Still basically feel the same, and started feeling tired, etc a year or so ago. Also sore jaw/stiff started about a year ago too i think, and my neck always hurts.

Just incase it isn't from lyme, should i see a chiro or pt for tmj? When i open my mouth it clicks and pops, and then it deviates to the side when i close it. I don't know if pt or chiro is best. I also kind of wanted to ser a massage therapist

[mommyofbhp]

Have your dentist check your occlusion---it is possible a crown or filling is a little bit high and needs to be ground down. This takes a few minutes and is painless.  Then, after you've been to the dentist, sure, go to a chiropractor that has tmj training. I actually had a chiropractor put my jaw back in place after 22 years of it being subluxated. No oral surgeon could fix it non-surgically and then the chiropractor did. Wish I had known this earlier. As for the muscle pain, ask your dentist or doctor for a muscle relaxant, such as Flexiril, to help break up the spasms that can hurt badly. Good luck.

[scottma]

Seeing a tmj or Orofacial pain specialist is advised.