The Shocking Facial Pain No One Understands  (But We Do)

Introduction If you’ve ever felt sudden, electric-shock pain across your cheek, jaw, or eye area—and it came out of nowhere—you may be dealing with a condition called trigeminal neuralgia (TN). It’s a severe nerve disorder that’s often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and tragically, mistreated.

At Balanced Chiropractic in Riverton, Utah, we’ve seen it firsthand. You’ve probably seen every specialist: neurologists, dentists, ENTs. You’ve tried medications. Maybe someone’s even brought up surgery—inside your skull.

And yet… you’re still in pain. Still searching. Still hoping someone will finally understand.

We want you to know: we get it. And we’ve got you.

What Is Trigeminal Neuralgia? Trigeminal Neuralgia affects the 5th cranial nerve, called the trigeminal nerve, which carries signals from your face to your brain. It can cause:

•  Lightning bolt-like pain across the face
•  Pain triggered by brushing teeth, smiling, shaving, or even wind
•  Pain on one side of the face that comes and goes in intense bursts

In severe cases, the pain becomes so unrelenting, it affects sleep, mental health, and the ability to enjoy life. TN is even known in the medical world as the “suicide disease”—because the pain is that intense, and so often dismissed.

But here’s the key: the trigeminal nerve connects to the brainstem, and the brainstem is protected by the upper cervical spine—specifically the top two bones: C1 and C2.

What If the Cause Isn’t in the Face—But in the Neck? In many “idiopathic” TN cases (where doctors can’t find a cause), the issue might be upper cervical misalignment. When the bones at the top of the neck shift even slightly, it can distort the shape of the brainstem and the nerves around it—including the trigeminal nerve.

This can lead to misfiring, hypersensitivity, and pain patterns that don’t respond well to meds, dental procedures, or even surgery. That’s why our approach is different.

Blair Upper Cervical: A Gentle, Targeted Approach At Balanced Chiropractic, we use a technique called Blair Upper Cervical Care:

•  No twisting, popping, or cracking
•  We use 3D CBCT imaging to pinpoint exact misalignments
•  Gentle, precise corrections to restore proper nervous system function

This approach is based on restoring balance at the top of the pyramid—so the nervous system can calm down and reset from the inside out.

We’ve Seen This Firsthand We’ve had patients with years of facial pain, misdiagnoses, and frustration. People who had nearly given up—until we looked at what no one else had: the upper cervical spine.

Once corrected, many saw their symptoms reduce or disappear. They got their lives back. Their smiles back.

No, it’s not a miracle cure. But for many people who’ve tried everything, it’s finally the right thing.

You Deserve Answers—Not Guesswork If you’re in Riverton, Herriman, South Jordan, or anywhere in the Salt Lake Valley, and you’re still struggling with facial pain, brain fog, or nerve-related symptoms—don’t overlook your neck.

We’ll listen. We’ll check. And if it’s there, we’ll help you correct it.

 Call Balanced Chiropractic at (801) 123-4567
 Or schedule online at www.balancedutah.com

 Gentle. Precise. Life-changing. That’s Blair Upper Cervical.

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