The TMJ protocol is used to treat inflammation and soreness in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), a joint that connects the lower jawbone to the rest of the skull. You use this joint for many daily activities, including chewing, talking and yawning. This is why TMJ disorders can be so debilitating. It’s hard to have an active, social lifestyle when you can’t eat, drink or talk without pain!
Thankfully, we know more about TMJ disorders than ever before, as well as effective, non-invasive ways to treat them. Whether your TMJ disorder was caused by an injury, stress, teeth grinding or something else, a TMJ massage can relieve your symptoms—perhaps for good.
What is a TMJ Massage? How Does it Work?
Medical Massage by Samantha offers safe, effective massages that reduce pain and inflammation in the temporomandibular joint and surrounding muscles. Our goals are to ease discomfort, improve quality of life, and perhaps even address the underlying cause of the pain, such as teeth clenching due to stress.
- Relax muscle tissue
- Decrease nerve compression
- Improve range of motion
- Increase circulation
- Remove waste products
- Reduce inflammation
- Induce a relaxation response
Here’s what you can expect during a TMJ massage.