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What Is TMJ Dysfunction?
The temporomandibular joints (TMJ) are the hinges that connect your jawbone to your skull. They allow you to speak, chew, yawn, and move your jaw in all directions. When these joints become tight, inflamed, or misaligned, it can cause:
- Jaw pain or tenderness
- Headaches
- Neck pain and shoulder tightness
- Earaches or ringing in the ears
- Clicking or popping when opening the mouth
- Difficulty chewing
- Facial tension or pain
This condition is often caused by stress, jaw clenching, teeth grinding, poor posture, or trauma to the jaw or neck.
Causes of TMJ
TMJ can be caused by many things. Often it is caused by stress leading to an individual clenching their jaw without realizing it. This tensing of the jaw and neck can happen during waking hours and/or at night while asleep.
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How TMJ Massage Helps (not just your jaws)
Our TMJ massage focuses on the muscles surrounding your jaw, face, neck, and shoulders — areas that often become tense or inflamed when TMJ dysfunction is present. This kind of tension doesn’t just stay in the jaw — it often radiates into the neck, shoulders, and even upper back.
By releasing tightness in both the jaw and neck muscles, TMJ massage helps:
- Relieve jaw and facial pain
- Ease chronic or stress-related neck pain
- Reduce clenching and grinding
- Improve posture and jaw mobility
- Lessen tension headaches
- Promote deep relaxation
Some treatments may include intraoral palpation (inside the mouth), always with your consent, to access and release deep-seated tension in the muscles inside the mouth. This allows for direct work on some of the root causes of jaw discomfort.
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Who Can Benefit from TMJ Massage?
TMJ massage is ideal for anyone who:
- Suffers from chronic jaw pain or tightness
- Has been diagnosed with TMJ disorder
- Wakes up with sore jaw muscles or headaches
- Uses a night guard for teeth grinding
- Wants to reduce facial and neck tension
Whether you’re dealing with chronic TMJ dysfunction or just notice occasional jaw tightness during stressful weeks, this focused treatment can make a big difference.
TMJ massage may not be appropriate if you:
- Have recent oral surgery, severe dental infection, or open sores in the mouth
- Are experiencing acute jaw dislocation
- Have fractures, open wounds, or active infections in the jaw or face
- Have a condition that limits movement of the jaw due to bone disease or structural damage
We recommend getting clearance from your dentist, orthodontist, or physician before beginning TMJ massage if you have any medical concerns.
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How to Add TMJ Massage to Your Session
Our TMJ massage is available as a 15-minute add-on to your regular massage session. To add the TMJ massage to your next appointment, simply mention it when booking or select it as an add-on online.
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Your Jaw Will Thank You
Your body works hard every day — and your jaw is no exception. With our TMJ massage add-on, you can treat it to the care and attention it deserves. Book your session today and experience what it feels like to let your jaw truly relax.
15 min add-on, $35
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