Massage for TMJ pain, can be a therapeutic and beneficial treatment for people experiencing TMJ dysfunction. TMJ refers to the temporal mandibular joint, which manages movement and function of the jaw.
TMJ dysfunction can cause neck pain, jaw pain with movement (and sometimes without), headaches, and can be confused with pain from wisdom teeth. Massage for TMJ includes soft-tissue therapy such as remedial massage and myotherapy and can be highly effective in helping to dissipate and minimise pain from TMJ dysfunction. https://remedialmassagebrunswick.com.au/services/myotherapy-brunswick/
Some of the techniques include targeted massage to the external muscle groups of the jaw, along with intra-oral massage muscles, which
includes massaging the TMJ joint. External massage focuses on key muscles like the masseter, temporalis, and sternocleidomastoid (SCM). Applying gentle, circular pressure to these areas can help release tension and improve function. Intraoral massage, performed by a therapists wearing gloves, targets deeper muscles inside the mouth such as the medial and lateral pterygoids. Though more invasive, it can be highly effective in chronic or severe cases.We use trigger point therapy, myofascial release and gentle stretching. This treatment can be highly effective on helping to relieve tension and restriction around the TMJ area.https://tmj.org/living-with-tmj/treatments/other-treatments/
Massage can encourage the muscle tissue to relax, helping to decrease muscular tightness, and increase mobility, promoting blood flow and improve circulation to the area. Including massage for TMJ pain treatment can include remedial massage and myotherapy to the surrounding soft-tissue structures, including neck and shoulders, with a thorough approach to treatment, TMJ dysfunction can be alleviated.
Self-massage techniques can also be beneficial. Gently massaging and applying light to medium pressure, pressing and massaging the jawline, temples, and upper neck for a few minutes each day can provide relief. Treatment using self-massage for TMJ pain combined with stretching exercises, stress reduction, and proper posture may enhance results.
Let us provide you with a treatment at Verdelab Myotherapy and Remedial Massage to help manage and alleviate TMJ pain.
