San Antonio Center for Headache Pain & TMJ Disorders

"About 11-12 years ago, I began having occasional pain in the back of my neck, along with/or all around my head, including my face. The pains worsened and became more frequent over the next 2 years until they were totally debilitating. Accompaning the pain, were flu-like symptoms of chills, weakness and nausea. The facial pain felt like a terrible sinus infection. Overall, I could not function for hours until pain medication barely relieved an episode. I had heard about TMJ issues over the years and wondered if this was causing my pain. But when asking my general dentist about TMJ, the idea was basically shot down. Desperate to find help, I located Dr. Hurme's office in San Antonio, a 3+hour drive from my home. His specialized dental expertise was in treating pain resulting from TMJ. From my very first visit, which included photos and head x-rays, Dr. Hurme and his staff were most professional (highly skilled), congenial and genuinely concerned about helping me. Dr. Hurme is one of the nicest medical/dental professionals I've ever visited. His quiet, but very friendly, demeanor has an excellent calming affect while he expertly attends to my needs. From the first fitting of a mouth apparatus, my pain immediately was lessened in severity and frequency. I have also been taught in the clinic numerous ways in strengthening my neck muscles. As my jaws have continued the journey through corrective realignment over the past eight years, Dr. Hurme has remained the same: kind, encouraging and always expertly prepared to attend to my next stage of the process. If I'd not received his help 8 years ago, I know I would be totally dysfunctional at this point. Instead, at the age of 68, I have a very busy and active, healthy life. Between the hidden mouth apparatus pieces I wear day and night and the neck muscle exercises I do, my occasional and milder headaches are quite manageable. It is a slow process of time and steps, but now my visits are only twice a year, and things are greatly improved. If you have been suffering with debilitating headaches for years, i recommend seeing Dr. Hurme. It's worth a visit to find out if it is a TMJ problem. I believe this is more common than not. Thank you, Dr. Hurme and your staff for all that you've done for me."

"I was fortunate enough to be referred a year and half ago to Dr. Hurme. I had been struggling with facial pain, headaches, shoulder and upper back pain for many years. Prior to meeting Dr. Hurme, I had tried a lot of different DDS who tried various and expensive treatments that did NOT work. I was in so much pain I was considering surgery. Thankfully I found Dr. Hurme. I no longer have headaches or facial pain. Much of the shoulder and arm pain is less and getting better. I can sleep at night now without pain or sleeping medicine."

"Dr. Hurme is very knowledgeable about his specialty and spends a lot of time explaining to his patients how and why about the body. While many medical professionals rush you, he makes sure you understand and addresses your concerns. I had thought TMJ pain was just something I'd have to manage, but now I know I can be fixed. I've started treatment and my pain has diminished and everything has gotten better. In addition, he and his staff were miracle workers after my daughter's dentist dislocated her jaw while filling cavities...with the use of laser and acupuncture, and an incredible bedside manner that made her feel calm and safe, they spent many hours to help her and eventually slid her jaw back in place. I am impressed with their continued learning and spreading their information to others as well as their network of other professionals to work together to help the entire patient's health and body."

"Dr. Hurme and his staff are wonderful! Four years ago, when I first went for treatment, I was in constant pain. I could not find relief in anything that I tried. Since then, through the different series of treatment, I am pain free and enjoying the benefits of TMJ disorder correction! The office staff is friendly and always glad to help in any way needed. Dr. Hurme is an expert in TMJ disorder treatment and his knowledge is matched by few others in his field. I have been blessed by being a patient of his."

"I have had a very positive experience with Dr. Hurme's practice. I had issues with my throat and difficulty swallowing. I went to my primary care Dr. and was referred to two ENT Drs with no help. I finally went back to my Dr. who advised maybe I should visit a TMJ specialist. At this point I was very concerned because I had lost 20 pounds in a month of not eating solid food. I was also not sleeping well either. I found Dr. Hurme thru great reviews and made an appointment. He and his staff did a wonderful job diagnosing my issue as a TMJ disorder. He mapped out a plan ahead for me after extensive tests to make sure of my problem. Dr. Hurme and the entire staff were terrific. I was given some temporary appliances to correct my problem and fitted for more permanent appliances after that for a more permanent solution. The results were very rapid in correcting my throat issues and helped my sleeping problems. All in all I would consider the treatment to be hugely successful - it has been two years now and I have gained a lot of the weight back and am sleeping much better. Dr. Hurme saved me from a very bad situation and got my health back. I would highly recommend him."