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Massage Therapy For TMJ Jaw Pain

Registered Massage Therapist in Toronto, ON

TMJ Jaw Pain
Massage Treatment.

At MyoCare, TMJ massage therapy goes beyond pain relief. It’s a focused, hands-on approach that eases jaw tension, improves alignment, and restores balance across the head, neck, and shoulders. Each session is personalized to reduce discomfort, improve mobility, and promote long-term jaw health.

Each TMJ massage session is designed around your unique symptoms and jaw mobility. Your MyoCare therapist targets the muscles involved in jaw function, including the temporalis, masseter, and pterygoid, to release tension, restore proper movement, and reduce chronic discomfort.

TMJ issues often stem from more than the jaw itself. Our holistic approach addresses surrounding areas such as the neck, shoulders, and posture to promote full-body alignment. By releasing fascial tension and improving circulation, we help prevent future flare-ups and support overall wellness.

Our calm, restorative space is designed to help you relax from the moment you arrive. Gentle lighting, quiet surroundings, and skilled hands create the ideal atmosphere for healing, allowing the jaw and surrounding muscles to soften and recover naturally.

Your First Appointment with Myocare RMT & Wellness

Select Your Treatment Type & Length

Choose the massage therapy that best fits your needs, from relaxation to rehabilitation, and select your preferred session length for your most effective treatment experience.

Check Yourself Into Our Lounge

Arrive at your own pace and settle into our peaceful lounge. With no receptionist, you can enjoy a calm, uninterrupted start to your massage experience from the moment you walk into the clinic, to the moment you leave.

Personalized & Tailored Treatment with your Myocare Professional

Your Acupuncturist will customize every session to your body’s unique needs, focusing on targeted relief, improved mobility, and overall wellness.

What is Massage Therapy for TMJ Jaw Pain?

Massage Therapy for TMJ focuses on relieving tension in the jaw, face, and neck caused by clenching, grinding, or poor alignment. Our RMTs use gentle, targeted techniques to reduce tightness in the masseter and surrounding muscles, helping ease jaw pain, headaches, and clicking. At MyoCare Registered Massage Therapy in the Annex near Bathurst and Dupont, we help restore comfortable jaw movement and provide natural relief for ongoing TMJ symptoms.

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Common Problems Massage Therapy for TMJ Jaw Pain Can Help With

Jaw Muscle Tightness

Tight or overworked jaw muscles from clenching or chewing patterns can cause constant discomfort. TMJ-focused massage releases tension in the masseter, temporalis, and surrounding muscles for immediate relief.

Jaw Clicking or Popping

Joint imbalances and tight fascia around the TMJ can create clicking or popping sounds. Treatment helps improve muscle balance and joint glide, reducing these symptoms over time.

Tension Headaches

TMJ dysfunction often refers pain into the temples, forehead, and around the eyes. Massage decreases muscle tension in the jaw, neck, and scalp to reduce headache frequency and intensity.

Limited Jaw Opening

Muscle tightness or fascial restrictions can make it hard to fully open the mouth. TMJ massage improves mobility by loosening the muscles responsible for jaw movement.

Neck & Shoulder Tightness

Jaw tension commonly creates compensations in the neck and shoulders. Releasing these related muscle groups restores balanced posture and reduces overall strain.

Ear Pain or Congestion Sensation

Tight jaw muscles can affect structures near the ear, leading to pressure, aching, or fullness. TMJ massage eases surrounding tension and improves joint function for reduced ear discomfort.

Registered Massage Therapy for TMJ Jaw Pain Rates

Treatment Pricing Table
90 min treatment
$195.50
75 min treatment
$173.00
45 min treatment
$124.00
30 min treatment
$95.00

Massage therapy treatments: Pregnancy or Advanced Prenatal Massage | Myofascial Release | TMJ treatment | Sports Massage Therapy

*Excludes Lymphatic Treatments

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Benefits of Massage Therapy for Jaw Pain

Massage therapy helps release tension and tightness in the muscles of the jaw, reducing pain and discomfort associated with TMJ issues.

 

By mobilizing stiff joints and increasing flexibility, massage therapy can enhance jaw mobility and reduce restrictions in movement.

 

Stress is a common contributor to jaw clenching and tension. Massage therapy promotes relaxation, calms the nervous system, and reduces stress levels, helping to alleviate jaw pain caused by stress-related habits.

 

Massage therapy improves blood flow to the jaw area, delivering essential nutrients and oxygen to the muscles and promoting healing and recovery.

 

Our skilled massage therapist can tailor the treatment to address your specific needs, targeting areas of tension and discomfort to provide personalized relief.

 

By mobilizing stiff joints and increasing flexibility, massage therapy can enhance jaw mobility and reduce restrictions in movement.

What to Expect During a Massage Therapy TMJ Treatment?

 

Our registered massage therapist (RMT) will conduct a thorough assessment to understand your jaw pain symptoms and any underlying causes.

 

Postural deviations can impact jaw function. RMT will assess your posture to identify any contributing factors.

 

RMT will palpate the muscles of your jaw, face, and neck to identify areas of tension and tightness.

 

Massage therapy techniques will be used to address muscle tension, promote relaxation, and alleviate pain. This may include manual manipulation, trigger point therapy, and intraoral massage.

 

RMT may provide you with self-care techniques and exercises to help manage jaw pain between sessions and prevent future discomfort.

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FAQ on Massage Therapy for TMJ Pain

 

Common causes include TMJ disorders, stress-related tension, and muscle imbalance

Improvement can often be seen after a few sessions, but varies by individual.

Yes, it is a non-invasive, safe method to address jaw pain effectively.

Absolutely, as it addresses the muscle tension that can cause headaches.

Come relaxed and ready to discuss your pain points with our therapist.

Still have a question? Contact our receptionist today.

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Myocare RMT + Wellness

Our Treatments

Registered Massage Therapy

Myofascial Release Therapy

Massage Therapy for Jaw Pain

Advanced Prenatal and Postnatal Massage

Pregnancy Massage

Sports Massage & Athletic Rehabilitation

Detox (Brazilian) Lymphatic Massage

Botox For TMJ Dysfunction

Acupuncture

Cosmetic Acupuncture

Advanced Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Osteopathic Manual Treatment

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