What Is TMJ Massage And How Can It Help?

If you have been diagnosed with TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder, you’ll know how painful and uncomfortable this can make life. One issue that I’ve noticed for those who suffer from TMJ disorder is that they often don’t know where to turn for help. 

Your dentist might be the obvious choice, but the reality is that they are limited in what they can do to ease the pain TMJ causes. 

As a specialist who has trained in pain reduction, I know that there is more that can be done, specifically through TMJ massage. This treatment can also help those who suffer from migraines.

What is TMJ massage?

The kind of TMJ massage that I offer is a full-body treatment designed to help alleviate the pain and symptoms caused by TMJ. What specifically I’ll focus on during our sessions together will depend on your personal medical history. 

I will conduct a full postural analysis of your gait and carry out a medical examination of your jaw to determine the precise cause of your pain. Once I have a better understanding of how TMJ presents for you, I’ll be able to work on the soft tissues that can provide relief.

The TMJ treatment I offer is one I learned from dental nurse Tracy Kiernen of Blend Therapy and Training. She has spent 40 years developing this treatment in conjunction with a dentist and the results it achieves are remarkable. 

It’s important to note that TMJ massage is a slow, considered treatment. Often patients will require several sessions with me. Many people find it interesting that areas of the body that might feel removed from the jaw – like the pelvis – can actually have a significant impact on the muscles in this part of the body.

This is why TMJ massage is a full-body treatment. Often releasing tension in a part of the body away from the head or neck can translate into relief at the site of the pain.