Trigger Point Injections Relieve Pain from the TMJ Syndrome

We have seen thousands of patients over the years who suffer from pain from the TMJ and TMD (temporomandibular joint disorder/dysfunction) syndrome. This localized or referred pain to the head and neck can be intractable and ongoing for many years with the individual being very frustrated. On our TMJ Dentistry page we discuss this problem, in detail. 

This drawing from 
Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual
 by Janet Travell, MD, and David Simons, MD shows the referred pain pattern (in red) from trigger points (black X’s) in only one of the muscles of the jaw. There are at least 5 muscles of mastication (jaw muscles) that can cause local or referred pain in the right or left jaw-or both. The TMJ or TMD pain can be relieved by “trigger point injection” therapy, which is a very sophisticated treatment regimen requiring extensive training.

Dr. Marlin has extensive training in TMJ therapy (having written his prosthodontic master’s thesis on the subject) and having treated thousands of TMJ patients. In addition, he was personally trained by Dr. Janet Travel in performing trigger point injections of the muscles of the jaw.

Trigger point injections can eliminate:

• Severe chronic or acute gnawing jaw “ache”
• More diffuse referred pain over the eye or in the temples near the hairline
• Endodontic (root canal) symptoms
• Pain in the ears with a stuffiness feeling and/or diminished hearing
• Pain in the eyes creating double vision, or other symptoms

Some of this pain can mimic a migraine headache, which makes trigger point injections a possible solution for you if you believe you suffer from migraine headaches. Trigger point injections for TMJ can help alleviate the discomfort caused by TMJ trigger points that may radiate pain into the jaw, head, and neck areas.

If you believe you suffer from migraine headaches or jaw-related pain, it’s essential to explore treatment options like trigger point injections for TMJ. These injections target trigger points in the jaw muscles, providing relief from jaw pain trigger points and reducing the frequency and severity of migraines. You may also experience benefits such as improved jaw function and decreased muscle tension when addressing trigger points in the jaw.

Please schedule an appointment with Dr. Marlin for a comprehensive diagnostic work-up. He begins by evaluating your condition in detail and determining if TMJ trigger points or other factors contribute to your symptoms. Depending on his findings, he may recommend a precision bite adjustment or the replacement of any defective restorations that may be exacerbating your pain syndrome. If necessary, Dr. Marlin can incorporate trigger point injections to target and alleviate jaw muscle trigger points, providing lasting relief.

You don’t have to suffer from TMJ or migraine pain. Call Dr. Marlin today to begin your journey toward relief with advanced treatments like trigger point injections for TMJ. Addressing jaw trigger points may be the solution you’ve been looking for to ease both TMJ and migraine symptoms effectively.