Dr. Snyder uses a non-invasive FDA-cleared Class IV Laser Therapy for Trigeminal Neuralgia Treatment. Class IV Laser Therapy a.k.a. High Power Laser Therapy targets the source of your pain with no harmful side effects and the treatments are completely painless. Laser Therapy bio-stimulates the cells to help reduce pain, swelling, and inflammation. Laser Therapy increases circulation and accelerates the rate of healing and pain relief. Proper laser therapy protocol (wattage, time, frequency) is the key to getting a reduction in pain levels.
Some Trigeminal Neuralgia patients may have Temporal Mandibular Joint Disorder. The TMJ should be evaluated for deviation upon jaw closure as well as tenderness on both sides of the jaw. Chiropractic adjustments to the misaligned jaw may be needed to realign the TMJ. If there is TMJ dysfunction, the patient should avoid yelling, taking large bites, avoid chewing gum, eating soft foods, and sleeping on their back with their nose pointed up. If tolerable ice may give relief to those Trigeminal Neuralgia patients that can tolerate cold temperatures. In some patients, it is even helpful to tie a bandage around the head and keep the jaw shut for as much as possible throughout the day.
The mid to upper cervical spine should also be evaluated for subluxations/misalignments that may be the cause of the Trigeminal Neuralgia pain. Forward Head Posture (FHP), a condition in which the patient has poor posture and the head sits out in front of the body should also be considered as neck flexion commonly exacerbates the symptoms. A thermography instrument or temperature differential device should be used by the chiropractor and watched closely to help monitor the frequency of adjustments as well as the correct vertebral level involved. Problems in these areas may require specific Gonstead Chiropractic adjustments as well as soft tissue work such as Active Release Technique. Patients should sleep in an anatomical position on their back with no more than 1 small pillow and try to maintain good posture and biomechanics throughout the day.
In addition, an anti-inflammatory diet should be considered. Reducing or eliminating sugars, gluten, trans fats, dairy, commercially produced meats, alcohol, refined grains, artificial food additives, and any food that YOU and only YOU may be sensitive (allergic) to. Certain foods can be re-introduced one at a time at a later date.
If you would like to talk to Dr. Snyder about Trigeminal Neuralgia Treatment, please make an appointment today for a complimentary consultation in his Newport Beach, CA office.
