A few months ago I woke up with a very stiff jaw, I was so scared and opening my mouth is so painful. I would hear popping sound whenever I open my mouth, so I was on a soft diet for more than a week. I search the internet and found out that I have TMJ (temporomandular joint disorder), a problem of the joints that connect the lower jaw to the skull. I read some forum about TMJ and some people there suggest that going to a chiropractor helps them, so the next day I look for a license chiropractor and get an appointment. The treatment is not at all painful, the chiropractor first ask me about my medical history and my daily routine, he also tell me the importance of good posture, then he started to feel my spine and do a quick adjustment, it is not painful at all, I just heard a pop sound. After my chiropractor finished with the adjustment the physical therapist in his clinic massages my upper back, neck and jaw. I just went for a treatment once, because after that one treatment my condition just improved naturally and I can say my jaw is back to normal now, no more pain. So my advice is if you feel any discomfort in your body, try going to a good chiropractor first before taking strong medicine or any treatment that may worsen your condition.

The term chiropractic is derived from two Greek word "cheir" meaning hand and "praktikos" meaning effective. Chiropractic is the science of adjusting by hand any and all dislocated joints of the human body, this therapy is based on the principle that even a slight displacement of the vertebrae (called subluxation) can cause mechanical interference with the spinal cord and nerves that can result in lower resistance to disease. The aim of chiropractic therapy is to eliminate the interference by manipulating or adjusting the misplaced vertebrae. When the vertebrae are properly aligned, it is believed that the body is then able to remedy the ailment more efficiently. Although most adjustments are made on or in the region of the spine, where misalignments and dislocations are more likely to occur, treatment may extend to the pelvis or any area where manipulation of bones, muscles, and other tissues will remove the nerve interference.

Doctors of Chiropractic use the same method of consultation, cases history, physical examination, laboratory analysis and X-ray examination in treating their patients. In addition, they provide a careful chiropractic structural examination, special attention to the spine. Some chiropractors use other alternative medicine in their practices including massage, ultrasound, acupuncture and heat. Reliable chiropractors do not claim to cure such diseases as cancer, heart disease, or blood disorders nor do they perform surgery or intrude into areas outside their expertise. Some chiropractors also use psychological counseling, and dietary measures along with spinal manipulation.

Chiropractors can help in conditions such as: arthritis, back pain, lock jaw, TMJ, hay fever, high blood pressure, migraines, etc.

Causes of Displaced Spinal Column: Accidents, falls, stress, bad posture, pregnancy, tension, overexertion, and countless other factors