Jaw clicking, tightness, or pain when you chew or talk? We treat TMJ dysfunction at the source — hands-on release of the jaw, neck, and face, plus acupuncture and posture work — so your jaw can finally relax.
People come to us for TMJ and jaw pain that shows up as clicking or popping when opening the mouth; tightness or soreness in the jaw, temples, or ears; pain when chewing, yawning, or talking; frequent jaw clenching or teeth grinding, especially at night; tension headaches that radiate from the jaw; and a jaw that feels like it locks or catches.
If any of that sounds familiar, there's a clear path forward.
TMJ pain is rarely just a jaw problem — it usually involves the neck, shoulders, and how the whole head sits on the spine. We start by releasing the tight muscles around the jaw, face, and upper neck. Then we address posture and stress patterns that keep the jaw clenched. Finally we give you tools to keep the tension from creeping back.
Your plan is built around what your jaw actually needs, drawing from:
Your first visit starts with an assessment of your jaw, neck, and posture — how you hold tension and what's driving the clenching. From there we begin gentle hands-on release the same day where appropriate. Many people feel looser within a few sessions; calming a long-standing clenching pattern takes longer as new habits take hold.
Yes — much of TMJ discomfort comes from chronically tight jaw, face, and neck muscles, and targeted hands-on release can significantly ease clicking, tightness, and pain.
We can't fit a night guard, but we treat the muscle tension that grinding causes and can work alongside your dentist's night-guard care for a more complete approach.
Often, yes — jaw clenching is a common driver of tension headaches, and releasing that tension frequently brings relief upstream in the head and neck.
No referral is required to book, though we're happy to coordinate with your dentist or orthodontist if you're already working with one.
Jaw pain is often tied to stress, posture and habits more than the joint itself. These are the patterns we see most:
Because the jaw, neck and breathing are closely linked, we often work on all three. Small daily habits, like keeping the tongue resting on the roof of the mouth and taking short breaks from screens, can make a real difference between visits.
Notice these before you come in:
If your jaw is locked open or closed, or jaw pain comes with chest pain or arm pain, seek medical care right away. Your dentist can also check for grinding wear.
We talk about your stress, sleep and habits, then check jaw opening, neck movement and the muscles of the face, jaw and neck. Many people are surprised by how much the neck contributes.
Treatment is gentle hands-on work for the jaw and neck plus a short relaxation routine. A therapeutic massage with evaluation is $130 for 60 minutes. We are at 1445 Rio Road East with free parking, and we accept HSA and CareCredit. Book online or call 434-465-2905.
Book an appointment online or call us — no referral needed. We'll get to the root of your jaw tension and build a plan for lasting relief.