Intraoral Massage
Intraoral Massage – Highlands Ranch
At Highlands Ranch Therapeutic Massage, you can find targeted relief from TMJ pain and tension through specialized intraoral massage. This unique technique focuses on releasing tightness in the muscles inside your mouth. It helps to ease pain caused by TMJ disorders, chronic jaw clenching, and related stress. Clinically proven and safe, this approach provides you with effective, lasting comfort.
What is intraoral Massage?
Intraoral massage is designed to alleviate tension in your jaw, face, and surrounding areas, which often contribute to chronic pain and headaches. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects your jaw to your skull, allowing it to both slide and hinge. When these muscles become tight from genetic conditions, arthritis, or injury, they can cause discomfort and limit mobility. TMD (temporomandibular joint disorder) can affect bones through degeneration or misalignment, cause muscle inflammation and pain, or lead to headaches. Each of these concerns can be relieved by working on the targeted muscles and surrounding fascia. Gloves are always worn during treatment for your safety, and please notify your therapist if you have a latex allergy.
The Benefits of Intraoral Massage
Intraoral massage offers a range of benefits, especially for those dealing with TMJ dysfunction or persistent facial tension:
- Relief from TMJ Pain: This technique targets tight jaw muscles directly, easing discomfort and improving movement in the joint.
- Alleviation of Headaches and Migraines: By releasing tension in the jaw and facial muscles, intraoral massage can reduce the frequency and severity of headaches.
- Enhanced Muscle Function: Reducing tension inside the jaw improves range of motion and makes everyday activities like chewing and speaking more comfortable.
- Relief for Neck and Shoulder Pain: When jaw tension causes compensatory pain in your neck and shoulders, intraoral massage helps by addressing these interconnected areas.
Finding Lasting Relief from TMJ Discomfort
If you notice clicking in your jaw while eating or speaking, this may not be a cause for concern unless accompanied by additional symptoms, such as:
- Tenderness or sharp pain in your jaw
- Pain around the ear
- Discomfort while chewing
- Difficulty or inability to fully open your mouth
TMJ massage focuses on alleviating discomfort in the temporomandibular joint, which connects your jaw to your skull. Misalignment, injury, or stress can lead to TMJ pain, making it hard to talk, eat, or yawn comfortably. Intraoral massage addresses the tension in this joint and surrounding muscles, restoring ease and function. Between sessions, there are additional ways to support your recovery. Try educing gum chewing, practicing good neck support and posture, and, if you grind your teeth, using a night guard. A night guard can lessen the urge to clench, improve jaw alignment, and relax jaw muscles, easing tension overall. Consulting with your dentist may also help optimize your outcome.
Your Intraoral Massage Experience at Highlands Ranch Therapeutic Massage
At Highlands Ranch Therapeutic Massage, you have access to specialized intraoral massage for targeted TMJ relief. Massage therapist and owner, Faith Bingemer, integrates various massage modalities to meet your unique needs, maximizing your comfort and relaxation.
If you're in the Highlands Ranch area and searching for "intraoral massage near me," choose between in-clinic and mobile options for added convenience.
Call (720) 235-8692 or book online today to experience the targeted relief of intraoral massage.