01/16/2026
Headaches… neck pain… tight shoulders… and you’ve tried everything?
Let’s talk about something that’s often overlooked:
TMJ (Jaw) tension.
Your jaw isn’t just… your jaw.
It’s connected to the muscles and tension patterns that affect your head, face, neck, and shoulders.
When your jaw muscles stay tight (from stress, clenching, grinding, posture, or even poor sleep), it can trigger:
✅ Tension headaches
✅ Head pressure (often behind the eyes)
✅ Neck stiffness
✅ Shoulder tightness (upper traps especially)
✅ Facial tension / jaw pain
✅ Clicking or popping jaw
✅ Ear pressure sensations
✅ Pain when chewing or yawning
So what is manual therapy for TMJ?
TMJ manual therapy is a clinical approach that helps reduce restriction and overactivity in the muscles supporting the jaw and neck.
During your session, I may address areas like:
• Jaw + facial muscles (masseter, temporalis)
• Neck stabilizers + SCM
• Upper traps + levator scapula
• Suboccipitals (aka: the headache zone 👀)
✨ The goal isn’t just relaxation — it’s helping your body release the patterns that keep the pain coming back.
Quick truth:
Sometimes your “neck problem”… is actually your jaw.
And sometimes your “headaches”… are muscle-driven, not random.
If you’re tired of carrying tension in your face, neck, and shoulders — this might be exactly what you need.
💥 NEW CLIENT SPECIAL 💥
🎉 $20 OFF your first session
Just mention “NEW CLIENT” when booking!
📲 Text or call to book: 903-390-2600
Therapeutic Massage by Anna
📍Fairfield + Palestine
