Testimonial From TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder) Patient...

Last year, I began experiencing severe discomfort in my jaw. When I opened my mouth, my jaw popped, and it progressed quickly from being an irritation to a source of considerable pain. I made an appointment with our dentist for an evaluation. He x-rayed my mouth, and confirmed my suspicion. I had developed TMJ (temporomandibular joint disorder.) Treatment options were limited. Either I could do nothing (and have the pain continue to increase), endure surgery (expensive and with uncertain outcome), wear an appliance (not an appealing alternative under any circumstance), or I could see a chiroprator. This last option was a little mysterious, since I had never before visited a chiropractor, but it seemed an obvious first step.

They referred me to Dr. Donatello, who I was told had successfully treated a number of TMJ patients. On my first visit, he did a careful evaluation of my situation, and felt certain that he could have a positive impact on my condition. The treatments began. After the first adjustment, the pain was considerably reduced. Within several weeks, it had disappeared, and almost one year later, it has not returned. My jaw continues to "pop" at times, but it is painfree. I feel fortunate to have been referred to Dr. Donatello.