Seattle Jaw Pain Chiropractic Treatment
Welcome to Flourish Chiropractic Spa, your trusted destination for jaw pain chiropractic treatment and care in Seattle, WA. Whether you’re suffering from TMJ pain or something else, our caring team of professionals will create a customized treatment plan that helps you find relief.
Understanding Jaw Pain
Jaw pain is common and impacts between 11 and 12 million Americans every year. While the temporomandibular joint is a common source of pain, it’s not the only cause.
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) include over 30 conditions that can cause jaw pain — from something as mild as grinding your teeth while you sleep to something more severe like a heart attack. Most forms of TMD fall into one of three classifications: joint disorders (like a herniated disc), problems with jaw muscles, or headaches.
While most TMDs are short-lived and resolve on their own, some TMDs are chronic. Symptoms range from mild to severe and can feel like:
- Stiffness in your temporomandibular joints
- Throbbing
- Aching
- Pain when opening your mouth
- Clicking, popping, or grating when using the jaw muscles or jaw joint
- Ear aches
- Facial pain
- Headaches
- Neck pain
- Eye pain
- Ringing in the ears
- Hearing loss
- Dizziness
- Sudden jaw misalignment
Causes of Jaw Pain
Because there are so many types of TMDs that cause pain, there are many causes. Common causes include:
- Temporomandibular joint pain. TMJ pain is the most common cause of jaw joint pain.
- Abscessed tooth. A bacterial infection around a tooth.
- Arthritis. Arthritis inflames your joints and breaks down cartilage, allowing bones to grind against each other.
- Bruxism. Teeth grinding, which can happen when you’re awake or sleeping, causes jaw discomfort.
- Gum disease. Periodontal disease can cause infections throughout your gums.
- Mumps. Mumps causes your salivary glands to swell, which can cause jaw pain.
- Dental issues. Cavities, wisdom teeth coming in, and teeth or jaw misalignment can cause jaw discomfort.
- Sinusitis. While colds won’t generally cause jaw pain, an inflamed sinus that lasts for more than three months can cause pain in your upper jaw.
- Headaches. Cluster headaches can cause pain in one side of your head, which spreads to your jaw.
- Poor posture. Slouching or constantly looking down (like at a phone) creates tension and pressure in your neck, leading to chronic headaches and jaw pain.
Injury can also cause jaw pain. However, dislocating or breaking your jaw requires immediate medical treatment.
Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Jaw Pain
Chiropractic jaw pain treatment won’t cure or fix your jaw pain. However, it can relieve pain in your jaw, allowing you to live a happier, healthier life.
- Drug-free pain relief. Depending on the pain or your jaw stiffness, chiropractic jaw pain care is a drug-free alternative to reduce tension and alleviate pain throughout the jaw and neck.
- Fewer headaches. While headaches can cause jaw pain, jaw pain can also cause headaches. Chiropractic care and jaw adjustments may reduce the number of headaches you experience.
- Improved sleep. Teeth grinding can happen when you’re awake or asleep. Decreasing your pain and stress with chiropractic jaw care can lead to a better night’s sleep.
- Restore flexibility and mobility. Pain and stiffness in the jaw joint make it difficult to talk and eat. Chiropractic jaw care can restore the flexibility and mobility you have to carry on a conversation and enjoy the foods you love.
Our Seattle Jaw Pain Specialists
Dr. Ally Quintos
Wes Patterson
Kim Major
Dr. Kelly Perona
Dr. Brenna Gray, DC
Dr. Brenna Gray is a Chiropractor who graduated from Palmer in Davenport. Before moving to Seattle, they ran a family & injury clinic in Champaign, IL. They practice Palmer package style with diversified, extremity adjusting, activator, Thompson, toggle upper cervical as well as SOT and Talsky Tonal for a more gentle experience.
Dr. Brenna has worked with families and all bodies & has a special interest in working with those who have hypermobility and those who have long-lasting concussion symptoms.
When they are not practicing their passion of chiropractic, they are spending time with their wife and cats or diving into a great book.
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Dr. Ally Quintos
Dr. Ally is one of those rare extraverted Seattleites. She loves to help others move better and feel better while holding a compassionate, motivating space. As with other providers at Flourish, Dr. Ally believes that any progress in health, no matter how small, is a step forward and should be celebrated. Some days that will be earning a PR at the gym. Other days that will be simply showing up for your appointment. Your best will change from day to day, and it is enough.
Dr. Ally uses chiropractic adjusting, muscle scraping (gua sha), pin and stretch, and therapeutic exercises, while also addressing behavioral modifications, nutrition, and lifestyle factors all for optimal wellness. She is primarily a diversified manual adjuster, and also implements Thompson Drops and instrument-assisted adjustments. Some of her patients prefer instrument-only and that is welcomed by her.
She takes a movement and biomechanics based approach to chiropractic to promote function and wellbeing. As an avid runner, Dr. Ally loves helping people with hip, knee and shoulder injuries. She is amazed at how many people who hike or run have neck and shoulders tension! Aside from sports injuries or helping people continue doing what they love, she also has experience in pediatrics and prenatal, and really enjoys working with children, from 1 month to 17 years old. She loves supporting those who are expecting throughout their pregnancy, whether it be back pain, hip pain or overall wellness.
Dr. Ally returned to Seattle in 2020 to practice and joined Flourish in 2022. When Dr. Ally is outside of the office, she enjoys running, spending time with her family, and playing with her pup, Franklin.
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Dathan Heartson, LMT
Welcome our newest massage therapist, Dathan! He will start seeing patients on Wednesday, August 5th.
With 10 years of experience, Dathan provides Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, Swedish, Neuromuscular, Sports Massage, and Prenatal Massage. He particularly specializes in injury treatment and has a holistic, flowing approach with the intention of alleviating stress and anxiety, and regulating the nervous system. As a very physically active person himself, he has learned how to care for numerous conditions such as rotator cuff, neck, and hip issues.
Please give Dathan a warm welcome!
License no. MA60491411
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Wes Patterson
*Wes now offers Intraoral TMJ massage! If interested, please call to book.
Wes (he/they) is a trauma-informed, compassionate medical massage therapist who ensures a safe, healing environment. They are passionate about listening to and partnering with clients to craft a treatment that will be as effective and comfortable as possible. Whether it’s relaxation, working a few knots out of your neck, or seeking relief from back pain—they will work with you to plan a session to meet your goals.
Wes has practiced massage in both spa and clinic environments. He has a Washington State endorsement for Intraoral massage. His specialty is Relaxation/Swedish massage, but he enjoys integrating other modalities such as Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release, deep tissue, Muscle Energy Technique, and CBD or aromatherapy treatments. During a session, Wes does their best to listen to your tissue as well as any feedback you (or your body) provide to ensure your comfort and that the work together is as effective as possible. After a session, Wes will check in about any questions/concerns you may have and will offer simple tips to improve your self-care and make your next session an even more effective experience.
Wes looks forward to the opportunity to join you on your quest towards healing, self-care, and improved quality of life.
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Kim Major
Kim is a healthcare professional at UW Medical Center and is inspired by the dedication and amount of care her peers in the medical field are giving to the community. While Kim loves her job at the hospital, she is more passionate about massage. She possesses qualities that make up an excellent Massage Therapist such as hard working, intuitive, driven, result oriented, empathetic and a calm demeanor.
Kim focuses on pain management, therapeutic or outcome based or integrated massage. Her skills include Relaxing Massages such as General Swedish, Structure Specific (Deep Tissue), Cupping and Hot stone massage. She also offers Medical/Treatment massage such as Myofascial Release, Lymphatic Facilitation, & Deep Transverse Friction. She works as a team with her patients and offers wellness tips or homework to help them heal faster and improve their lives.
Lastly, Kim advocates self-care, self-awareness, and self-love. Walk with them in their journey towards self-care is something she is passionate about. She provides a safe place for her patients to heal and relax.
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Dr. Kelly Perona
Dr. Kelly focuses on intentional healing and pain relief using hot stones, adjustments, focused massage, and stretches to encourage movement in the body, as well as preventive/self-care, posture and general wellbeing.
She is Webster-certified and has studied in the most painless, effective treatment methods available which involve traditional hands-on adjustments or instrument.
From Dr. Kelly: I love connecting with people and holding a supportive space for their needs. I started school to become a dentist with the intent to have a career in helping people. Three years into my schooling, I changed my profession to chiropractic after a car accident so I could focus on treating muscle and joint problems naturally. I love witnessing the exponential improvement chiropractic and massage can bring to whiplash or strains from MVAs, bike accidents, or other collisions. And doing so in a compassionate, validating space.
I have helped musicians, people who bind or brave MTF or FTM surgeries, runners, yoga enthusiasts, people in the restaurant industry, hairstylists, and those with the ever-elusive desk jobs. My mission is to help people live life to their fullest potential. Sometimes that is being able to work throughout the day without pain. Sometimes that is getting out of bed and brushing your teeth. There is no judgement and I am humbled and appreciative to have someone trust me to help them in their goals.
I am familiar with a large variety of body movements and mechanics and have plenty of experience with my own injuries. I also understand that healing from an injury can be difficult because you don’t want to take time off from activity. I don’t want people to settle for merely being out of pain for typical daily activities. Healing properly, to me, means being able to get back into your personal level of activity without discomfort. I’d love to help.
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Our Customized Approach to Jaw Pain Care
With so many causes of TMD, Flourish Chiropractic Spa takes an individualized and holistic approach to designing a treatment plan that addresses your pain and helps you thrive.
Our process includes:
- Comprehensive Assessment: Conduct a thorough examination to determine the extent of your jaw dysfunction and how it’s interfering with your overall health and lifestyle.
- Personalized Treatment Plan: Develop a customized plan that addresses your specific situation and health goals.
- Chiropractic Jaw Adjustments: Perform gentle and precise chiropractic jaw adjustments to relieve pain.
- Lifestyle Advice: Offer guidance on improving poor posture, ergonomics, and other lifestyle factors to support your recovery and prevent recurrence.
- Ongoing Support: Provide continuous care and follow-up to monitor your progress and adjust treatments as needed.
Complementing Therapies
Chiropractic jaw adjustments are only one part of addressing your discomfort. Flourish Chiropractic Spa also offers a range of complementary therapies to support and enhance your recovery.
- TMJ care. We offer specialized chiropractic care and massage for TMJ pain.
- Massage therapy. Stress and muscle tension throughout the body can lead to jaw clenching or teeth grinding. A massage can release that tension and provide relief.
- Cupping. Cupping creates suction in the back to improve blood flow throughout the body, reducing tension, inflammation, and pain.
Get The Care You Need
Flourish Chiropractic Spa makes the first step toward reducing jaw pain easy. We encourage you to schedule a consultation to discuss your needs and learn more about how our specialized chiropractic and massage services can support you. Our friendly team is here to guide you through the process, ensuring you receive the personalized care you deserve.
To book your appointment, call us or use our convenient online scheduling system. We look forward to helping you.
Most Common Disorders We Treat
Pain Management
Chiropractic Care and Adjustments
Relieve pain and improve mobility with personalized chiropractic adjustments.
TMJ Chiropractic Care/Adjustments
Relieve jaw tension and improve comfort with targeted TMJ adjustments and massage therapy.
Sciatica
Ease sciatic nerve pain with targeted adjustments and therapy to relieve pressure and restore comfort.
Back Pain
Reduce back pain and enhance mobility with focused chiropractic adjustments and therapeutic care.
Chiropractic Webster Technique
This protocol helps maintain pelvic alignment and balance throughout pregnancy.
Injury Treatment & Rehabilitation
Accident Recovery
Reclaim your mobility and comfort after accidents with personalized rehabilitation plans.
Car Accident Injury
Specialized treatment plans focused on recovery and rehabilitation from auto accident injuries.
Post-Cesarean Chiropractic Rehabilitation
Personalized treatment plans to support postpartum c-section recovery.
Sports Injury
Restore strength and agility with tailored sports rehabilitation and chiropractic care.
Stress & Tension Relief
Massage Therapy
Relieve stress and tension with therapeutic massage techniques designed to relax the body and mind.
Cupping Therapy
Soothe your spine with targeted therapies designed to alleviate back and neck discomfort.
TMJ Massage
Relieve TMJ discomfort with specialized massage techniques to reduce jaw tension and pain.
Pregnancy Massage
Specialized massage therapy designed to provide comfort and relief during pregnancy.