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Disorders we Treat at the MN Head and Neck Pain Clinic

Currently no widely accepted, one standard test can correctly diagnose pain disorders – because the exact causes and symptoms are not immediately clear.

Identifying an upper-body painful disorder may be complex. Currently, Minnesota healthcare providers listen carefully to the patient’s description of symptoms, assess the patient’s detailed medical and dental history, and examine the head, neck, face, and jaw for starters. Imaging studies may also be recommended.

We urge you to consult your doctor or pain specialist to rule out other known causes of pain. Facial pain is often a symptom of many possible conditions, such as a TMJ disorder, sinus or ear infections, various. various types of headaches (example: tension headaches), and facial neuralgias (nerve-related facial pain). Ruling out these problems first helps in identifying pain disorders.

The specialty of Orofacial Pain is concerned with the prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of orofacial pain disorders.

The specialty of Orofacial Pain is concerned with the prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of orofacial pain disorders.

TMJ is a group of conditions that cause pain and dysfunction in the jaw joint and the muscles that control jaw movement.

There are four types of headache: vascular, muscle contraction (tension), traction, and inflammatory.

Oral appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnea

Sleep apnea is the most common sleep disorder, affecting nearly 1 out of every 8 individuals.

Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic pain condition that causes extreme, sporadic, sudden burning or shock-like face pain.

Neck muscles can be strained from poor posture — whether it’s leaning over your computer or hunching over your workbench.

The Minnesota Head & Neck Pain Clinic offers a multi-specialty, interdisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and pain relief management of patients with TMJ disorders, sleep apnea, orofacial pain, neck pain, and the persistent, excruciating pain associated with headaches.

The specialty of Orofacial Pain is concerned with the prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of orofacial pain disorders. We help patient understand their facial pain and what to do to reduce it.

Orofacial Pain
Temporomandibular disorders (TMJ/TMD)
Headaches
Oral appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnea
Neck pain
Trigeminal neuralgia
Oral mucosal diseases, including dry mouth and burning mouth syndrome

Our mission is to provide high-quality, effective patient care for head and neck disorders through a multispecialty, interdisciplinary approach designed to reduce pain and improve function for all our patients.

3475 Plymouth Blvd # 200, Minneapolis, MN 55447