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Facial Asymmetry
Facial Asymmetry
My jaw shapes are different on each side.
Facial asymmetry refers to the condition in which the left and right sides, or the upper and lower sides of the face is severely asymmetrical. Patients with facial asymmetry usually suffer from spinal imbalance that leads to other vertebral joint disorders or chronic diseases.
Causes
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Innate genetic factor leading to delayed growth of facial bones on one side
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Innate asymmetrical growth in jawbones
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Bad lifestyle habits, or exterior shock
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TMJ disorders, malocclusion, or vertebral diseases
Symptoms
- Generally asymmetrical facial lines
- Distinct difference in cheekbone locations or sizes
- Eyes, nose, or mouth slightly out of shape
- Different jaw shapes on each side
- C-curved facial line
- Pain or numbness in the facial area
Treatments
Upper Cervical Orthodontic Chuna Manual Therapy
A Chuna manual therapy that recovers the balance of the overall spine and circular system of the brain-nervous system, by correcting the displacement of C1 and C2, the upper cervical vertebrae.
Manual Therapy and Exercises
Along with manual therapy, which relaxes the muscle’s stress, the patient is directed to maintain their spinal balance through exercises. The activities include walking in a straight posture for over an hour a day while wearing an oral balance device, and stretching the whole body more than three times an hour.
TMJ Balance Therapy
By wearing oral orthodontic devices, the TMJ balance is restored and the balance of the entire spine, including the directly connected upper cervical vertebrae, is straightened.