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Bruxism — teeth grinding and jaw clenching — is commonly driven by craniosacral imbalance and upper cervical tension, not just stress. SOT cranial adjusting provides a structural solution that dentistry alone cannot.
Bruxism is involuntary teeth grinding or jaw clenching occurring most commonly during sleep. While stress and anxiety are well-known triggers, the structural component is frequently overlooked: temporal bone distortion and sphenobasilar dysfunction create abnormal neuromuscular tension in the temporomandibular joint and masseter muscles. Upper cervical subluxation contributes through reflex hypertension of the jaw muscles. Craniosacral imbalance — particularly occipital and sphenoid restrictions — can drive chronic bruxism independently of psychological state.
Cranial adjusting specifically targeting the temporal bones, sphenoid, and occiput normalizes the craniosacral rhythm and reduces the structural drivers of jaw muscle hypertonicity. Dr. Foss works in close coordination with the TMJ and the temporal bones — which house the temporomandibular joint — to restore balanced mechanics. Upper cervical corrections eliminate the reflex tension contributing to nighttime clenching. Many patients report that after a few cranial adjustments, they wake without jaw pain and their dentist notices reduced tooth wear. This structural approach complements dental night guards without making teeth grinding permanently dependent on an appliance.
At Pura Vida Chiropractic, Dr. Foss uses Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT) — a gentle, category-based system that addresses the spine, pelvis, and craniosacral rhythm as one integrated unit. SOT restores proper biomechanics, reduces nerve interference, and creates the neurological environment your body needs to heal itself.
Pura Vida Chiropractic is a family-friendly, bilingual (English/Spanish) clinic serving San Antonio, TX. Dr. Dan Foss is trained in Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT), a comprehensive chiropractic system that addresses the whole body — not just the area of pain. We combine hands-on spinal correction with the latest regenerative technology to help patients resolve the root cause of their condition rather than masking symptoms.
We are insurance friendly with most insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Aetna, Ambetter, Oscar Health, Community First, and Molina Healthcare. New patient appointments are available promptly.
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