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Q. Can Prolotherapy help TMJ
A. When TMJ (temporomandibular joint) pain is not helped with bite adjustments it is reasonable to try Prolotherapy. Prolotherapy is helpful to strengthen the ligament structures of the TMJ. For the majority of TMJ cases that we see, the results are excellent. People generally experience relief of their pain after three to six visits. They can get TMJ Prolotherapy while undergoing bite adjustments but we normally see them after this. If the pain is unbearable then, of course, we would see them while they are seeing their dentist or orthodontist.

Answer by Ross Hauser, M.D.
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I developed severe pain and clicking after biting into a frozen peanut butter bar. I went to a oral surgeon, who told me had arthritis in the TMJ joint. Also told me I needed to get a mouthguard made up to wear at night. The cost was $750 dollars which was not covered by my insurance. I decided to try Prolotherapy, which cost about $125. After one treatment my pain was relieved in about a week. It's been 6 months now and still no pain! The treatment was about 5 minutes and very little pain. If the pain comes back, I will do the treatment again!

Q. Where Can TMJ pain occur?
I was wondering if pain from TMJ Syndrome, can occur on the side of your face, just below forehead and beside the eye? This area is above the TMJ Joint. I get bad headaches, usually over one eye and I do have neck pain. I was diagnosed with TMJ Syndrome 8 months ago, which now seems to be doing better, except for this side of face pain the last month?

A. Yes it can but most likely your pain is referred from the back of your head or neck. You need to see a Prolotherapist who should be able to tell you. If the pain is worse in the a.m. then most likely you are clenching your teeth in the night (bruxism). In that case, the pain is from the clenching so you would need to wear a night splint. I find that a lot of the problem is poor posture while sitting at the computer. Make sure your computer screen is a little above eye level so you aren't having forward head posture while working on the computer.

If after the exam it isn't clear where the pain is coming from, I would do Neural Therapy on temporaris muscle and then Prolotherapy to the TMJ and entire neck. That way you are reassured all possible structures that could be causing the pain have been treated.

Answer by Ross Hauser, M.D.
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Ross Hauser, M.D. Dr. Hauser received his M.D. from the University of Illinois, Chicago; completed his residency at Loyola-Hines VA-Marianjoy Hospitals in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; and received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Hauser is the Medical Director and co-founder of the physician-run, comprehensive natural medicine clinic, Caring Medical & Rehabilitation Services in Oak Park, Illinois. Dr. Hauser is one of the leading experts in the treatment of chronic pain and sports injuries with Prolotherapy. He, along with his wife Marion, have written seven books on the topic of Prolotherapy, a comprehensive book on the natural medicine approach to cancer, as well as a myriad of articles and newsletters for the general public. Read more Ask A QUESTION
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There is no known cure for arthritis. Prolotherapy and nutritional supplements can help alleviate, reverse, or end arthritic pain by treating an underlying cause that contributes to degenerative disease, ligament laxity. Strengthening ligaments and other connective tissue can help prevent bone on bone arthritis from developing.