TMJ Dysfunction and Jaw Pain
60 minutes - £63 | 90 minutes - £85
RELIEVES BUILT-UP TENSION THAT CAN LEAD TO JAW PAIN AND HEADACHES.
This targeted massage is designed to ease jaw tension, reduce headaches, and soothe tight muscles in the face, neck, and shoulders as well as hip which is facially connected to the jaw. This specialized treatment focuses on releasing the buildup caused by clenching and Bruxism, helping to improve jaw movement and reduce pain and headaches. Whether you’re dealing with daily discomfort or stress-related flare-ups, this calming, therapeutic session can help restore balance and leave you feeling relaxed, aligned, and in less pain.
Intra oral work can be part of the treatment if you are comfortable with this.
Treatment details:
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First session: 90 minutes (includes consultation)
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Follow-up sessions: 60 minutes
The treatment times listed above do not include set up and aftercare advice. Please allow a further 15 minutes for this.
Payment can be made in cash or by debit/credit card at the end of the treatment.
What is TMJ Dysfunction?
TMJ stands for Temporomandibular Joint and refers to the two joints that connect your jaw to your skull. These joints are the hardest working joints in the body and work in symmetry to allow for opening and closing of the mouth as well as forward, backward and sideway movements of the lower jaw.
The TMJ is surrounded by many muscles, which hold the joints in place and support the TMJ to work effectively with chewing (mastication) and speaking.
When these two joints are out of alignment, it can cause muscle spasm and lead to many problems, such as pain in the jaw joints, clicking or popping of the jaw joints or limited opening of your mouth. We commonly refer to this as TMJ dysfunction.
What are common symptoms of TMJ Dysfunction?
TMJ dysfunction can show a wide range of symptoms which can make it hard to diagnose. The symptoms can be mild to severe, temporary or constant. Clients often report that they first notice symptoms when they have been feeling stressed for a while, e.g. due to work.
Common symptoms include:
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Headaches
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Clenching or grinding of the teeth
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Clicking or popping sensation when opening & closing the mouth
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Pain or discomfort in or around the jaw joint
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Dull aching sensation or feeling 'tired' in the face
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Neck, shoulder or upper back pain
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Numbness or tingling of the fingers
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Pain behind the eyes
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Earaches or ringing of the ears (Tinnitus)
What can cause TMJ Dysfunction?
Research into the causes of TMJ dysfunction is still ongoing but it generally seems to be caused by a wide number of things and in most cases, it is caused by a combination of the following:
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Stress
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Grinding/clenching of the jaw (Bruxism)
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Forward head posture
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Suppression of emotions or repression of anger
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Injury to the jaw or facial area
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Whiplash /b lows to the head
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Arthritis in the joint itself
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Movement of the disc or cushion in the jaw joint
According to the WHO at least a quarter of the world population suffers from TMJ Dysfunction.
In addition, scientific evidence now proves that the COVID-19 Pandemic has had a significant impact on the prevalence of TMJ Dysfunction symptoms, anxiety and depression throughout society.