Facial Pain and Headaches in Olympia

Man holding the side of his jaw in pain TMD, headaches, and facial pain are life-altering conditions that can severely impact your quality of life. Over 10 million people in the US suffer from TMJ-related issues. We are learning that most of these problems result from macro-trauma or micro-trauma. (Macro-trauma is a blunt force injury recently or years ago; micro-trauma is repetitive strain and overload to the system.) Literature shows an overwhelming relationship between this nasal obstruction and functional breathing disorders. Additionally, TMD problems can lead to chronic headaches, neck pain, and migraines if left untreated.

Treating headaches, craniofacial pain, and TMJ problems bridges the gap between medicine and dentistry. Patients we see usually aren’t sure who to contact to resolve their symptoms. It can be confusing that migraines, headaches, ear pain, ringing in the ear, dizziness, and eye pain can come from different parts of the head and neck, making it challenging to figure out what doctor is the best to see.

Don't Suffer in Pain!

Dr. Russell can help diagnose and resolve pain associated with TMJ disorders. Contact us to schedule your consultation today!

Call us: (360) 915-9832

TMD Symptoms

  • Headaches (daily, recurrent, nightly) 
  • Migraines
  • Ear pain, fullness, congestion, whooshing
  • Jaw pain, clicking, popping, crunching, locking, noises
  • Dizziness
  • Teeth clenching, grinding, gnashing
  • Face pain, numbness, tingling, shocking
  • Eye pain
  • Neck pain
  • Pain at the base of the skull
  • Pain when chewing
  • Throat pain
  • Shoulder pain
  • Back pain
  • Difficulty opening mouth
  • Nasal and Sinus congestion
  • Muscle twitching
  • The bite feels off or different than before
  • Numbness in hands or arms
  • Burning Mouth

TMJ Diagnosis

95% of effective treatment depends upon a proper diagnosis that uncovers the origin of your problem. This will tell you your primary issue and its origin. Identifying this origin can often put patients at ease, knowing that a solution has been identified.

Our diagnostic workup is unlike any other. We thoroughly review your medical history and complete a comprehensive head and neck evaluation utilizing cutting-edge technology. Our approach is holistic, not just treating the symptoms but addressing the origin of the issue. After proper diagnosis, a specific non-surgical treatment plan for rehabilitation is developed for each patient’s unique needs.

Common Conditions Treated

  • Temporomandibular Dysfunction/Disease
  • Arthritis of TM Joint
  • Capsulitis of TM Joint
  • Jaw Locking or Dislocation of Jaw
  • Bruxism
  • Tension-Type Headaches
  • Cervicogenic Headache
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia
  • Migraines

Dr. Russell often encourages patients to read this article about bruxism, craniofacial pain, and headaches to learn more about their pain.

TMD Treatment

Are you suffering from chronic facial, jaw, or migraine pain? Relief is available. Once you receive your diagnosis, we will develop a specific individualized treatment solution. Our non-surgical treatment solutions focus on setting up the body for optimal healing and restoring function without pain. We utilize a wide range of current treatment options depending on your diagnosis. These may include: 

  • Non-surgical rehabilitation 
  • Decompression appliance therapy short-term wear of custom orthopedic, oral orthotics, not splints
  • Nutritional counseling 
  • Physical therapy treatment such as cold laser therapy, trigger point therapy, prolotherapy, and regenerative biologic injections (PRF)
  • Multi-discipline referral coordination

Get The Care You Need Today!

Call us: (360) 915-9832