The cervical muscles are closely intertwined with the muscles of the jaw.  In this way chiropractic adjustments can improve jaw function through better nerve supply and decreased muscle tension.

A Chiropractor can also identify dysfunction of the TMJ and adjust it accordingly.  Similar to an adjustment of the spine, an adjustment of the mandible (the jaw bone) can realign it at the TMJ and help the jaw move more freely and reduce pain.  There are multiple ways to adjust to help a TMJ, each one specific to the disfunction present.