Jaw Massage
What is TMJ massage?
A unique combination of TMJ myofascial release techniques, remedial massage and trigger point therapy is used. Ideally you will have been assessed by your dentist before coming for treatment. This way we can establish the cause via x-rays, rule out other conditions that wouldn’t benefit from this treatment and create an effective treatment plan alongside your dentist.
What is TMJ dysfunction?
The temporomandibular joint connects your jaw to your skull.
When there is an imbalance it can cause issues such as
• Clicking or popping in the jaw joints
• Pain in or around the jaw joints
• Locking or limited opening of the mouth
• Muscle spasms
TMJ dysfunction can range from mild to severe; be temporary, intermittent or chronic.
Common associated symptoms
• Headaches
• Pain behind the eyes
• Earaches or ringing of the ears
• Clenching or grinding of the teeth
• Nek and shoulder pain
• Sinusitis
• Felling ‘tired’ or dull ache in the facial area
• Dizziness and nausea
• Pins and needles or numbness into hands
What does the treatment consist of?
The initial session will be up to 75 minutes and follow up sessions 60 minutes. The TMJ massage uses a full body approach to jaw pain due to the common causes of TMJ dysfunction and the connections between the jaw and other areas of the body. Treating the jaw holistically using myofascial releasing techniques, whilst the client is lying on their front and then their back, of course this can be modified to suit the client’s needs.
Clare will use gentle and firm pressure to release through the muscles of the hips, back and shoulders and then start working into the muscles of the neck and face before treating the jaw directly using internal jaw techniques. Clare will talk the client through each part of the treatment and the client is always in control.
