Heavenly Embrace Wellness offers TMJ Treatments as an add-on to regular massages. TMJD or Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction, also known as TMD or TMJ Issues, all refer to pain, discomfort and compromised movement of the jaw joint and the surrounding muscles. You might have heard your dentist ask you if you have pain in your jaw, and any questions about this topic, like grinding or clenching, are to determine if you have TMJD.
This disorder is quite common. The prevalence, according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, is between 5 and 12% of the general US population. Some other research centers go even higher to 30%. This is actually not surprising considering the usage we get out of this area of our body and how often we use it just by talking, chewing, laughing, yawning, etc, throughout our entire lives.
As you book your 1 hr Deep Tissue appointment, select TMJ Treatment as a 30-minute Add-On.
I mention myofascial release and trigger points on my website. Make sure to read my blog, Myofascial Release, to dive deeper. As a general idea, we need to treat the primary trigger points AND the satellite trigger points (that develop from the primary trigger point) to make sure the deep release of tissues will occur. Knowledge of trigger points are essential when working on the TMJ.
If you are someone who suffers from TMJ Issues, then you might have resorted to self-care help, such as over-the-counter pain meds or eating soft foods. Your dentist might have recommended a bite guard to avoid grinding your teeth at night. All of which are addressing the symptoms and not the cause.
Through myofascial techniques and trigger point work, we can get to the underlying cause, not just the superficial symptoms.
As needed, massage can also be performed directly inside the mouth (gloves used) to target and treat muscles, tight fascia and even unwind the tongue.
As you book your 1 hr Deep Tissue appointment, select TMJ Treatment as a 30-minute Add-On.
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