TMJ pain is a complex, yet manageable condition. The list of clinicians who assist in empowering people with TMD are dentists, myotherapists, remedial massage therapists, physiotherapists and GP’s.

The main causes of TMJ pain are teeth grinding, trauma (fractures, dislocation and muscle tears), habitual clenching and dental procedures.

Remedial Massage is extremely effective at reducing the tension in overactive TMJ muscles – which are contributing the TMJ pain.

Dry needling has been shown to have strong evidence in the reduction of muscular dysfunction and tension associated with TMJ dysfunction.

There is a higher likelihood of trigeminal neuralgia in those with TMJ dysfunction.

Tinnitus can be caused by a number of factors including exposure to noise – however, tinnitus is a common symptom of TMJ dysfunction from overactive TMJ muscles. TMJ Remedial Massage will usually reduce the severity of tinnitus symptoms.

TMJ dysfunction can cause dizziness and vertigo.

• Audible jarring symptoms such as crunching/grinding – as well as clicking and popping
• Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and popping in the ears
• locking of the jaw
• referred pain to the face and eyes
• Habitual clenching (bruxism)
• difficulty opening and closing the mouth,
• phantom toothache (tooth pain without cause)
• Migraine and headache

The muscular imbalances caused by TMJ dysfunction can result in tension headaches and are triggers for migraines. The mechanism of all the headache types associated with TMJ symptoms is not always clear, but usually involves nerve compression, blood flow restriction or muscular tension.

At Knead Massage Brisbane our treatments for TMJ dysfunction include Remedial Massage to the TMJ muscles (inside the mouth and outside), Cold Laser to reduce nerve irritation and muscle tension, Dry needling to reduce overactive muscle tone and joint mobilisations to assist in the function of the mouth such as opening and shutting with less noise and pain.

It is common for TMJ pain to refer into the face, teeth and eyes.

It is common for TMJ pain to create muscular stiffnes in the neck and shoulder. It is also a common stress response to pain in general.

TMJ dysfunction is highly likely to cause headaches and migraines.

One of the most common causes of TMJ pain is impact to the jaw. If you’ve had an accident or injury involving the jaw, it can create dysfunction.

If you have ever fractured your jaw, it is optimal to have some rehabilitation to recondition the muscles - so that you are able to effortlessly open and close the mouth and easily eat, drink and speak. A lot of TMJ massage is performed on people who have had a fractured jaw.

Dental procedures can traumatise the jaw and lead to TMJ pain. Dental accessories such as a dental splint may also cause TMJ dysfunction - as grinding the teeth on the splint can insult the TMJ.

TMJ pain is often experienced in the eyes, face, teeth neck, head and jaw.

Roger Morelli at Knead Massage Brisbane is a Remedial Massage Therapist and Myotherapist with many years’ experience working on TMJ dysfunction and providing expert intra oral massage, low level laser and dry needling. Roger can provide on the spot rebates to all Australian health funds.

Intra oral massage is an extremely quick and effective method of reducing overactive muscles associated with TMJ pain and Bruxism.  Combining the intra oral massage with cold laser reduces the discomfort of the treatment.

Knead Massage Brisbane provide expert intra oral massage and have a long track record of reducing pain and restoring function to individuals suffering TMD.

Commonly the biggest advantages of getting Intra oral massage are:

• Reduced muscle tone
• Decreased pain
• Improved movement (opening and closing the mouth)
• Often reduced clicking
• Improved sleep
• Easier to eat

Intra Oral Massage therapy is a technique where a therapist wearing surgical gloves, uses their fingers on the muscle of the jaw (inside the mouth). The technique can be quite painful, but usually provides immediate and significant relief to TMJ pain.

Don’t be discouraged by long-standing jaw pain – even if you feel you’ve tried everything and everyone – we can help. One of the most effective ways to rapidly reduce TMJ pain and TMJ headache is expert jaw massage. An experienced Remedial Massage Therapist or Myotherapist can improve pain and function in as little as one session.

We’ll assess the cause of your dysfunction and utilise pain reducing techniques such as:

• Low Level Laser (Cold laser) to reduce tension and inflammation
• Dry needling
• TMJ massage (Jaw massage - inside the mouth and out)
• Joint mobilisations.

Corrective exercises

Absolutely yes!  Don’t be discouraged by long-standing jaw pain – even if you feel you’ve tried everything and everyone – we can help. One of the most effective ways to rapidly reduce TMJ pain and TMJ headache is expert jaw massage combined with low level laser (cold laser). An experienced Remedial Massage Therapist or Myotherapist can improve pain and function in as little as one session.

We’ll assess the cause of your dysfunction and utilise pain reducing techniques such as:

• Low Level Laser (Cold laser) to reduce tension and inflammation
• Dry needling
• TMJ massage (Jaw massage - inside the mouth and out)
• Joint mobilisations.
• Corrective exercises

Absolutely yes!  Don’t be discouraged by long-standing jaw pain – even if you feel you’ve tried everything and everyone – we can help. One of the most effective ways to rapidly reduce TMJ pain and TMJ headache is expert jaw massage combined with low level laser (cold laser). An experienced Remedial Massage Therapist or Myotherapist can improve pain and function in as little as one session.

We’ll assess the cause of your dysfunction and utilise pain reducing techniques such as:

• Low Level Laser (Cold laser) to reduce tension and inflammation
• Dry needling
• TMJ massage (Jaw massage - inside the mouth and out)
• Joint mobilisations.
• Corrective exercises

Self release techniques for the masseter muscle on the side of the jaw (it tightens up when you clench your teeth together) can be incredibly effective. However – if you have serious pain you should receive expert jaw massage for TMJ pain and TMJ headache.

What is tmj massage?

TMJ massage also called intra oral massage or jaw massage – is a remedial massage technique used to reduce over active muscles caused long standing bruxism or jaw clenching. Expert jaw massage involves the practitioner wearing latex gloves and inserting fingers into the oral cavity and trigger-pointing various muscles in the mouth to improve movement, decrease pain and reduce clicking. At Knead massage our trademark 75 minute session allows for considerable pre treatment of the muscles with laser and dry needling to reduce tension without pain before the manual release of the muscles.

Where can i get a tmj massage?

Roger Morelli at Knead Massage and Myotherapy Brisbane prides himself on providing the best results for TMJ pain in the fewest possible visits. Roger uses a combination of low level laser, dry needling and EXPERT intra oral massage.