Do you ever realize your jaw is clenched only after it’s already sore?
Maybe you wake up with a headache. Your jaw feels tight. Your neck and shoulders are constantly tense. Or you catch yourself clenching your teeth while you’re working, driving, or getting through a stressful day.
Your jaw may be playing a bigger role than you realize.
Jaw Tension Doesn’t Always Stay in Your Jaw
Your temporomandibular joints (TMJs) are responsible for a lot of everyday movement—talking, chewing, yawning, and more. And when the muscles surrounding them become overworked or chronically tense, that tension can show up in other places too.
Jaw tension can be associated with:
- Headaches and facial tension
- Jaw soreness or fatigue
- Clenching and grinding
- Neck and shoulder tension
- Clicking or popping
- Discomfort when opening or closing the mouth
And sometimes, the jaw isn’t even where you notice the problem first.
So, What Can TMJ Massage Do?
TMJ massage uses targeted therapeutic techniques to work with the muscles surrounding the jaw, face, neck, and shoulders.
At Mindful Motion Advanced Massage Therapy in Jacksonville Beach, we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Your session is customized based on what you’re experiencing and what your body needs that day.
When appropriate, intraoral techniques can also be incorporated to address deeper muscles that aren’t easily reached from the outside.
The goal isn’t simply to massage your jaw and call it a day. It’s about looking at the bigger picture and addressing the areas contributing to your tension.
Your Body Has a Lot to Say
Chronic jaw tension can become something you simply get used to, until you realize how much energy your body has been spending holding that tension.
If you regularly clench your jaw, wake up with headaches, or carry tension through your jaw, face, neck, or shoulders, TMJ massage may be worth looking into.
At Mindful Motion, every new client begins with a brief phone consultation so we can learn more about what you’re experiencing and help determine the best approach for your first session.
Located in Jacksonville Beach, FL, Mindful Motion Advanced Massage Therapy offers customized therapeutic bodywork designed around you, not a routine.
Call 904.357.0177 to schedule your consultation.
