Shockwave therapy
I think i have finally found my cure for my tight chronic jaw pain.
For background information: i’ve done physiotherapy, seen “TMJ specialist”, talked to my dentist, talked to my family doctor, seen chiropractors, seen massage therapists. My jaw pain Is TMD related however it’s mostly muscle pain, not the actual jaw joint. i have scar tissue in my masseter muscle from clenching so much for so long .
i started getting acupuncture done on my jaw and body every 2 weeks, it was okay however i needed something to help with the scar tissue that causes me discomfort and inflammation. i started getting shockwave therapy done on my jaw and the appointments are a week apart.
I have never felt so much relief until after my first appointment. it feels like little needles poking around or zaps during the treatment, but after my jaw could open wider and felt looser somehow. i went back for my third appointment yesterday and he already noticed a huge difference in how my jaw looks and feels.
In combination with acupuncture this is now my holy grail. I should only need between 4-8 shockwave therapy treatments to help break up the scar tissue and to promote healing.
I was genuinely considering getting masseter botox before finding out about this treatment. I see a chiropractor for this but i don’t get any chiropractic work done. It’s definitely less invasive and cheaper than botox, it was covered by my insurance. Give it a try if you feel like you have already tried everything else. It might just help.