If you’re experiencing pain, stiffness, or clicking noises in your jaw, you might be one of the 15% of adults who suffer from TMJ (temporomandibular joint disorder). TMJ affects more women than men, typically between the ages of 20 and 40, and can lead to chronic discomfort in your jaw, face, neck, and even ears. Common symptoms include:
- Jaw pain or stiffness
- Earaches
- Difficulty chewing
- Pain when chewing
- Clicking or popping sounds in the jaw
While a clicking jaw may not always indicate TMJ, if accompanied by any of the above symptoms, it’s worth addressing. The good news is, most TMJ discomfort can be alleviated without surgery—and massage therapy can target the root cause of the problem, offering significant relief.
How Massage Therapy Relieves TMJ Pain
Stress and tension often contribute to TMJ, especially through habits like teeth grinding or jaw clenching. Regular massage therapy can help alleviate this by releasing tight muscles, reducing tension, and promoting relaxation. A study in 1981 found that massaging the masseter muscles—the facial muscles responsible for clenching—helped reduce the intensity of teeth grinding.
Massage therapy also has scientifically proven benefits for stress relief, lowering cortisol levels while boosting feel-good hormones like oxytocin and serotonin. By reducing stress, massage therapy breaks the cycle of jaw clenching and grinding that exacerbates TMJ.
Our 60-Minute Clinical Massage for TMJ Relief
A clinical massage at our spa can help ease your TMJ pain by targeting the specific muscles in the jaw and face. Our skilled therapists will use specialized techniques to relieve tension, improve jaw mobility, and promote overall relaxation. Whether you’re dealing with stress-induced TMJ or muscle tightness, a 60-minute clinical massage is an effective, non-invasive treatment option that will leave you feeling better.
Additional Tips for TMJ Relief at Home
If you’re experiencing flare-ups, you can also try massaging your jaw at home. Use a kneading, circular motion to apply gentle pressure on the muscles around your jaw, especially the masseter muscles located near your molars. This technique can relieve tension and stimulate the lymphatic system to flush out toxins, providing temporary pain relief.
Book Your 60-Minute Clinical Massage Today
Don’t let TMJ pain control your life—book your 60-minute clinical massage today and discover how targeted therapy can help alleviate your symptoms. Our expert therapists are here to help you find lasting relief.
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