Jaw, head, neck and back pain
Treatment for TMJ-related issues and persistent, chronic pain in the head, neck, shoulders and back
At the DrBK Clinic, we offer revolutionary, effective alternative treatments for managing chronic pain the following areas:
- Head (headaches/migraines)
- Neck
- Shoulders
- Back (Upper, mid and lower back)
- Jaw
Chronic neck and back pain are among the most common reasons for visiting a GP, alongside headaches/migraines being the third most common disease globally.
Dr Khanna has been working on treatment for TMJ-related issues and chronic pain for many years and is now a leading global advocate for this treatment, teaching this treatment to doctors all over the world. If you are suffering with extreme pain in the neck, back or shoulders, this treatment could be perfect for you to help ease your symptoms, or even eradicate them completely.
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What can cause chronic pain in these areas?
Fortunately, most cases of head, neck and back pain are mechanical or non-organic, meaning they are not caused by serious conditions (such as inflammatory arthritis, infection, fracture or cancer) and therefore can be treated effectively.
Chronic pain can also often be related to bruxism/TMJD issues.
Other common triggers for chronic pain in these areas include;
- Stress and anxiety
- High emotional state (Anger, excitement, shock)
- Lack of sleep/irregular sleep
- Strenuous exercise
- Certain dietary items i.e. caffeine or alcohol
What treatments do we offer at DrBK?
During your consultation, we will look to first identify the causing factor for your chronic pain by looking at the surrounding muscles including the muscles around the head, jaw, neck and shoulders, as well as your teeth and how you bite. Depending on your specific circumstances, we have a variety of treatment options on offer here at DrBK, and your treatment plan can include any one or a combination of the following treatments:
Muscle relaxing injections
The injections involve targeting the affected surrounding muscles and relaxing them, relieving the tension and pain. This is usually a short-term solution and there is usually an underlying problem that should be addressed for the long-term treatment.
Bespoke DrBK splint
If the cause of your pain stems from dental issues such as a misaligned jaw (which can be caused by many factors including ageing), you may be given a BK splint to wear at night. This is a newly designed splint, custom made for each patient that helps correct any contributing dental issues, providing a long-term solution.
Painless, non-thermal laser therapy
Where necessary, we use Erchnonia’s incredible FX635 and EVRL pain management laser devices to target pain and inflammation in the overworked muscles. The painless laser is applied to the affected areas to help alleviate pain without the need for injectables or oral medications. Learn more about our laser therapy here.
What our patients say about this treatment…
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