TMJ evaluation

Service Description

If you experience jaw pain, popping, or tightness when chewing, you may be dealing with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. The TMJ is the small hinge that connects your jawbone to your skull, and when it becomes strained, inflamed, or unstable, even simple movements like talking or eating can cause significant pain and muscle tension. At Road Back to Health in St. George, Utah, we offer prolotherapy as a natural, nonsurgical solution to help restore balance and stability to the TMJ. Prolotherapy involves carefully injecting a mild healing solution—typically dextrose and lidocaine—into the ligaments and soft tissue surrounding the joint. This stimulates the body’s natural repair process, encouraging new collagen growth that strengthens and stabilizes weakened structures. To ensure precise placement and maximum effectiveness, Dr. Rodeback utilizes ultrasound guidance with every TMJ prolotherapy treatment. This technology allows us to visualize the joint and surrounding tissues in real time, ensuring that each injection targets the exact area of injury or instability. By treating the problem directly at its source, we can help promote deeper, more predictable healing and lasting relief. Over time, as the ligaments and soft tissues rebuild, patients often experience reduced pain, improved jaw function, and smoother movement—without relying on surgery or long-term medications. Prolotherapy can also be combined with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for enhanced regenerative results. If TMJ pain is affecting your ability to eat, speak, or smile comfortably, prolotherapy with ultrasound guidance may be the natural solution you’ve been searching for. Schedule a consultation at Road Back to Health today and take the first step toward stronger, healthier joints and long-term relief.