TMJ Massage
Jaw Dropping
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder can present in a number of ways including jaw pain, locking, clicking, headaches, ear pain/tinnitus, tooth pain and difficulty with speech/swallowing. Varying causes can include overuse, posture, clenching, grinding, stress and dental work.
A TMJ massage focuses on the muscles of the jaw, ear, head and neck. It will involve massage to the scalp, face and outside of the cheek and may include intra-oral work to reach deeper tissues. If intra-oral work is indicated, the therapist will wear sterile gloves. As part of a longer session, this treatment can also include all or part of a full-body massage.
Covid-19 Precautions: If intra-oral work is indicated, both the patient and therapist will wear a face shield. The edge of the patient’s mask will be manipulated in order to allow for work inside the mouth but not removed.
30 min
- targeted assessment and case history
- 1 area of focus
- recommendations and homecare
- follow-up session only
45 min
- upper back, neck and shoulder treatment with targeted assessment as needed/requested
- 1-2 areas of focus
- recommendations and homecare
- book as a first session only for uncomplicated presentations or as a follow-up treatment
60 min
- full body or targeted assessment as needed/requested
- 1-2 areas of focus
- recommendations and homecare
- ideal as a first session
75 min
- full body massage &/or targeted therapy as requested
- up to 3 areas of focus
- assessment/self-care as needed
90 min
- full body massage with targeted therapy as requested
- up to 3 areas of focus
- assessment/self-care as needed