TMJ Facial Massage
Relieve jaw pain and restore comfort with target TMJ massage therapy by one of our trained medical massage therapists.
TMJ is the temporomandibular joint which connects the jawbone to the skull. This joint helps you perform movements related to the jaw such as opening and closing the mouth, chewing, and speaking.
TMJ disorders are conditions that affect the temporomandibular joint causing pain and dysfunction in the jaw joint.
Symptoms include:
- Jaw pain and tenderness
- Facial pain
- Headaches
- Clicking and popping
- Jaw lock or restricted movement
- Ear pain or ringing
TMJ disorders can be related to jaw misalignment, teeth clenching or grinding, stress, or muscle tension. TMJ massage can reduce pain and improve jaw function.
TMJ disorders are complex in nature because there can be many contributing factors making it difficult to determine the cause of your condition. Additionally, the severity and number of symptoms can vary greatly by each individual. It is crucial to work with providers specialized in this condition to get the best treatment possible. A facial massage for TMJ can help relieve the symptoms associated with TMJ disorders.
TMJ massage is a specialized approach to massage that focusing on alleviating pain associated with the jaw joint. A facial massage for TMJ focuses on the muscles and joints associated with the jaw but it can also involve the related areas such as the face, neck, and shoulders.
Your medical massage therapist will use a variety of techniques to address your specific needs. This includes gentle manipulation of the muscles and soft tissues in and around the jaw, neck, and shoulders. The therapist may also use trigger point therapy, myofascial release, and stretching to release tension in the facial muscles. TMJ massage therapists often incorporate techniques that include the surrounding areas of the body to promote relaxation and relieve tension.
Your massage will be focused on relieving muscular tension, improving circulation, and promoting relaxation. This focused massage can help reduce pain and improve jaw function and mobility. Our TMJ massages in Pensacola will help you reduce pain and tension and start feeling your best.
BOOK WITH A TMJ MASSAGE SPECIALIST
Massage for TMJ disorders should only be performed by trained and experienced medical massage therapists that understand the complexity of the condition. At Medical Massage Pensacola, our massage therapists are specially trained in treating TMJ disorders and will determine an appropriate treatment plan for your needs.
At the beginning of each session, your massage therapist will listen to your concerns and current pain level and decide on a specialized massage treatment plan for your condition. TMJ disorders often require a multidisciplinary approach and your massage therapist works with the understanding of your current treatment from all providers. It is important for you to let your therapist know of your current medical condition and treatment so they can best address your needs.
