TMJ (temporomandibular joint) dysfunction causes jaw pain, clicking, locking, difficulty chewing, and headaches that concentrate at the temples or base of the skull. What many patients don't realize is that the jaw doesn't work in isolation — it is mechanically linked to the cervical spine. Tension in the upper neck muscles directly affects jaw mechanics, and misalignment in the upper cervical vertebrae (C1–C2) is a common driver of TMJ symptoms.
Dr. Robert Townsend, DC treats TMJ dysfunction through cervical spine adjustments and soft tissue work that reduces the muscular tension feeding into the jaw joint. He has practiced in Oakland's Glenview neighborhood for 17 years. Walk in Monday through Thursday — no referral or appointment required.
TMJ joint pain and clicking · Jaw tension from teeth grinding (bruxism) · Temple and side-of-head headaches linked to jaw dysfunction · Cervicogenic TMJ — jaw pain driven by upper cervical misalignment · Facial pain and jaw fatigue · TMJ symptoms worsened by stress and muscle tension
Most insurance accepted — Kaiser, Blue Cross, Anthem, Cigna, Aetna, United Health Care, Medicare, Health Net, East Bay Hills Physicians. FSA/HSA welcome. Open Monday–Thursday 9–1 and 3–6. Walk-ins welcome.
Walk-In Chiropractic · 1425 Leimert Blvd. Ste #200, Oakland, CA 94602 · (510) 708-9363