05/02/2026
Tight jaw? Clicking? Headaches that seem to start out of nowhere? đź‘€
Your jaw might be holding onto more tension than you realize.
TMJ Massage Therapy and trigger point work are powerful, hands-on ways to help your jaw finally let go.
Here’s what’s really happening:
Your jaw muscles (especially the masseter and temporalis) can become overworked from things like clenching, grinding, stress, or even posture. Over time, they develop “trigger points” — small, tight knots that can refer pain into your jaw, face, head, and even neck.
Through targeted massage and trigger point release, we:
• Gently work into those tight, overactive muscles
• Release built-up tension and improve circulation
• Reduce pain referral patterns (hello fewer headaches 🙌)
• Help restore more natural, relaxed movement in the jaw
Sometimes this work includes both external and intra-oral techniques (inside the cheek with gloves) to reach muscles that can’t be accessed any other way — and that’s often where the real magic happens ✨
Clients often notice:
✔️ Less jaw tightness and clenching
✔️ Reduced headaches and facial pain
✔️ Easier, smoother jaw movement
✔️ A surprising sense of overall relaxation
Your jaw doesn’t have to feel like it’s carrying the weight of your whole day.
If you’ve been dealing with tension, pain, or TMJ discomfort, this is a gentle but effective way to start unwinding it 💆‍♀️
Feel free to message me if you’re curious or want to know if it’s right for you!