Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) dysfunction affects the hinge connecting your jaw to the temporal bones of your skull. When the muscles around this joint become overworked or imbalanced due to stress, clenching, or teeth grinding, it results in severe jaw pain, tension headaches, and difficulty chewing.

If you suffer from TMJ pain, you may be surprised to learn that one of the most effective treatments available is also a premier aesthetic device. At Phelts Chiropractic PC, Dr. John W. Phelts, D.C. offers EMFACE, which is officially FDA cleared for the treatment of TMJ.

Relieving Tension with HIFES Technology

EMFACE utilizes High-Intensity Facial Electrical Stimulation (HIFES) combined with Radiofrequency (RF) heating. While these energies are famous for building collagen and lifting the face, they also work wonders for muscular rehabilitation. By applying HIFES to the affected facial structures, EMFACE gently rehabilitates the overworked masseter and jaw muscles, relaxing spasms, increasing local blood flow, and providing rapid relief from joint tension.

Total Body Rehabilitation

Our clinic provides comprehensive solutions for the whole body, including EMSCULPT NEO and EMSELLA.

EMSCULPT NEO for Post-Injury Rehab

For broader body rehabilitation, we offer EMSCULPT NEO. This device is FDA approved for pain management, and research studies show that it is highly helpful for surgical and injury recovery/rehabilitation by building an average of 25% more muscle while reducing fat by 30% and Diastasis Recti by 19%.

EMSELLA for Pelvic Strengthening

We also feature the EMSELLA chair. EMSELLA is FDA approved for the treatment of urinary incontinence. It treats men with erectile dysfunction and women who want to improve vaginal tightness, lubrication, and comfort.

When discussing the value of EMSELLA treatments vs doing Kegels, consider the lack of resistance. There is no resistance or load when doing Kegels. Research shows that strengthening muscles, including pelvic floor muscles, requires resistance exercise. As resistance increases, more muscle fibers are recruited, which results in stronger muscles. Kegels improve strength minimally, because there is no progressive resistance and only a few muscle fibers are recruited and they fire minimally.

EMSELLA stimulates all muscle fibers to contract maximally for maximum strengthening. The increase in muscle also causes the body to create more blood vessels in the area via a process called angiogenesis, which in turn further increases blood flow to the area for firmer erections in men and better arousal and lubrication in women.

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References & Scientific Sources

1. EMFACE Technology: Clinical evaluation demonstrating the safety and functionality of synchronized RF and HIFES on facial musculature.
   Source: PMC - The Efficacy and Safety of Synchronized Radiofrequency and High Intensity Facial Electrical Stimulation