TMJ-Related Chronic Neck and Shoulder Pain Treatment and Migraine Headache Relief with the use of the Aqualizer ™
TMD (temporo-mandibular joint dysfunction) disorders are both a medical and a dental problem. Though generally under-recognized as such, the effect of occlusion is universal – everything from vision to posture can be adversely affected when the bite is not in harmony with the body. The result can be a wide variety of difficult-to-diagnose symptoms, including chronic migraine headache and back, neck, and shoulder pain. At the Chiropractic Network, Warwick we use amongst others the Aqualizer™’s bite splint system to help those patients who suffer from TMD disorders.
The cranio-mandibular relationship, established by the occlusion of the teeth, is often the cause. Unfortunately, the acceptability of this relationship is difficult to assess by any professional, whether dentist, physician, or physical therapist. The Aqualizer™ allows your own muscles to both determine whether the cranio-mandibular relationship is responsible for the problem, and if so, then to automatically correct it. For the therapist, this solves a vexing and previously unsolvable problem.
By using the Aqualizer™ in conjunction with other rehabilitative therapies we are able to provide relief from chronic migraine headache or back, neck, and shoulder pain. In up to 75 percent of patients with TMD problems, the position of the jaw is either the trigger of pain symptoms or a major contributing factor. Our chiropractic clinic regularly sees patients attend with such problems which had previously been considered untreatable.
Effective chronic neck and shoulder pain treatment and easy migraine headache relief
As a therapist I have often been faced with painful symptoms that originate from a seemingly invisible cause. Malocclusion (the incorrect closure) of the teeth can force the muscles into constant accommodation and adaptation, triggering neuromuscular pain. This problematic relationship between the occlusion and this type of pain is rarely obvious or even visible, when not actively investigated. The Aqualizer™ helps us to quickly reveal the problem. If the pain is neuromuscular, originating in the occlusion, in most patients you should see a dramatic decrease in pain within about 20 to 30 minutes of insertion. Patients suffering from chronic neck and shoulder pain generally require a day or two of part-time wear during periods of stress, when symptoms are present, or when sleeping.
The Aqualizer™ makes your treatments easier, more effective, and more comfortable. You may be asked to wear an Aqualizer™ for 20 to 30 minutes prior to their treatment. Your muscles will begin to relax, which will facilitate your treatment as it will enable us to work with muscles that are already relaxing. Sometimes it will also be necessary for you to keep the Aqualizer™ inserted during treatments because the fluid cushions provide a better clenching surface.
Accurate, immediate differential diagnosis
At our Warwick Chiropractic clinic, we use amongst other the Aqualizer™ as your first test to definitively diagnose whether the problem is occlusion related. Rapid pain relief with the Aqualizer™ confirms that the pain is neuromuscular, originating from the occlusion, rather than from an organic or intracapsular (joint) source. For example, if a patient has a migraine headache, after pain relief from the Aqualizer™ it will be apparent that the pain was a result of malocclusion. The Aqualizer™ is a conservative, reversible, inexpensive test and allows for fast and clear diagnosis of the source of your complaint. Incorporating the Aqualizer within our treatment protocol has been the result of years of analysis and study aiming to reduce treatment cost and duration and increase levels of satisfaction. This together with a wide range of diagnostic and treatment tools has made our clinic the first back pain clinic in the world able to guarantee results to our patients.
Make healing more comfortable
The Aqualizer™’s fluid system may help relieve chronic back, neck, and shoulder pain and provide migraine headache relief by taking the pressure off painful joints and muscles, cushioning and floating the jaw. The fluid-filled Aqualizer™ provides bilateral balance and perfectly distributed occlusal forces. Muscle pain can be dramatically relieved and healing can begin immediately. The use of this highly effective, drugless device has seen us successfully help many cases so far.
The Aqualizer™ eliminates muscle spasm by providing temporary, but optimal, occlusal-muscle harmony, helping the muscles heal themselves more rapidly. This benefit saves treatment time and number of visits while increasing your comfort.
Note: Patients should not exceed eight hours of Aqualizer™ wear per 24-hour period.
An improper bite affects more than just the teeth. It can cause chronic neck and shoulder pain and migraine headache problems. Contact us today to find out more about the Aqualizer™ and the expansive range of services we provide in this leading chiropractic clinic in the heart of Warwick.
