TMJ massage therapy TorontoJaw Tightness & TMJ
Tightness and clenching through the jaw muscles, sometimes with a popping or clicking joint — what most people mean when they say “TMJ,” even though that's technically just the name of the joint itself.
Not a diagnosis — for more information, contact me or another trusted healthcare provider.
I am not the expert, but I am capable. For complex TMJ, a specialist is the better choice; for a tight jaw and clenching, I can definitely help. I work conservatively on the jaw muscles externally and generally avoid intraoral work — my fingers don't go in your mouth. I've done intraoral work a handful of times since school with success, but I don't claim it as a specialty. I assess the jaw's tracking pattern and which side it shifts toward when it pops, relax the tight side, and retest — if it's helping, I'll teach you self-massage.
For complex jaw issues, I'll suggest checking in with your dentist, who can refer you to a jaw specialist if needed.
What I Focus On
- External Jaw Work
- Tracking Assessment
- Self-Massage
Typical course: 2–6 weeks for clenching and tightness.
See a dentist or urgent care if…
A jaw that locks open or closed needs a dentist or urgent care.
Call 911 if…
Pain in your upper back, between the shoulder blades, jaw or ribs that comes with chest pressure, shortness of breath, sweating, nausea, or pain spreading to your arm or jaw can be a heart attack — especially for women, whose symptoms are often less “classic.” Call 911.