TMJ Massage
(Temporomandibular Joint)
Temporomandibular joint disorders, more commonly known as TMJ, are usually the result of inflamed and painful chewing muscles around your jaw. For some, it's a once-in-a-while issue that can come from too much chewing, like indulging in a piece of gum all afternoon. For others, however, TMJ disorder can be a chronic issue that results in constant pain and discomfort.
The cause for this chronic condition is relatively subjective, but may be linked to stress fractures, an imperfect bite, tooth grinding or tooth clenching related to stress. Luckily, a TMJ massage can act as an effective, non-medicinal way to deal with TMJ pain. Here are three specific therapies that can help you address the underlying issues no matter what the cause.
The cause for this chronic condition is relatively subjective, but may be linked to stress fractures, an imperfect bite, tooth grinding or tooth clenching related to stress. Luckily, a TMJ massage can act as an effective, non-medicinal way to deal with TMJ pain. Here are three specific therapies that can help you address the underlying issues no matter what the cause.
TMJ Intra-oral massage is a modality I specialize in. Intra-oral just means, I massage the muscles on the INSIDE of your mouth while wearing gloves. The benefits of massage therapy when focused around the muscles of mastication (chewing muscles), is a very effective way to decrease symtoms of pain in the jaw, joint clicking and increase range of motion and circulation to the muscle tissue. In addition, I massage all of the surrounding areas that effect the TMJ such as: neck, face, head, chest and back. I use active isolated stretching to maximize the results. Typically, a treatment can involve in inside and outside of the mouth, neck, face, and upper back. To accomplish ideal results, I recommend at least a one hour session
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Therapeutic Massage Therapy
Therapeutic Pain Relief
Therapeutic pain relief is a mixture of techniques such as:
Deep Tissue
Deep tissue massage is a massage technique that’s mainly used to treat musculoskeletal issues, such as strains and sports injuries. It involves applying sustained pressure using slow, deep strokes to target the inner layers of your muscles and connective tissues. This helps to break up scar tissue that forms following an injury and reduce tension in muscle and tissue. It may also promote faster healing by increasing blood flow and reducing inflammation.
Deep tissue massage offers both physical and psychological benefits. Unlike other massage techniques that focus on relaxation, deep tissue massage helps to treat muscle pain and improve stiffness. But it can still help to you unwind mentally, too.
The AIS Technique
Performing an Active Isolated Stretch of no longer than two seconds allows the target muscles to optimally lengthen without triggering the protective stretch reflex and subsequent reciprocal antagonistic muscle contraction as the isolated muscle achieves a state of relaxation. These stretches provide maximum benefit and can be accomplished without opposing tension or resulting trauma.
Myofascial Release
Achieve Optimal Flexibility
Aaron Mattes' myofascial release technique, which also incorporates Active Isolated Stretching, uses active movement and reciprocal inhibition to achieve optimal flexibility. Using a 2.0 second stretch has proven to be the key in avoiding reflexive contraction of the antagonistic muscle. Without activating muscle group contraction, restoration of full range of motion and flexibility can be successfully achieved.
Therapeutic pain relief is a mixture of techniques such as:
- Deep Tissue
- Active Isolated Stretching
- Myofascial Release
Deep Tissue
Deep tissue massage is a massage technique that’s mainly used to treat musculoskeletal issues, such as strains and sports injuries. It involves applying sustained pressure using slow, deep strokes to target the inner layers of your muscles and connective tissues. This helps to break up scar tissue that forms following an injury and reduce tension in muscle and tissue. It may also promote faster healing by increasing blood flow and reducing inflammation.
Deep tissue massage offers both physical and psychological benefits. Unlike other massage techniques that focus on relaxation, deep tissue massage helps to treat muscle pain and improve stiffness. But it can still help to you unwind mentally, too.
The AIS Technique
Performing an Active Isolated Stretch of no longer than two seconds allows the target muscles to optimally lengthen without triggering the protective stretch reflex and subsequent reciprocal antagonistic muscle contraction as the isolated muscle achieves a state of relaxation. These stretches provide maximum benefit and can be accomplished without opposing tension or resulting trauma.
Myofascial Release
Achieve Optimal Flexibility
Aaron Mattes' myofascial release technique, which also incorporates Active Isolated Stretching, uses active movement and reciprocal inhibition to achieve optimal flexibility. Using a 2.0 second stretch has proven to be the key in avoiding reflexive contraction of the antagonistic muscle. Without activating muscle group contraction, restoration of full range of motion and flexibility can be successfully achieved.
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Joy does amazing work. She is very sensitive to the needs of her client and focuses on their reaction as she is working so she does not apply too much pressure, but gives enough pressure to stimulate the muscle tissues to beneficial effect. Joy is very professional, but makes the client feel at ease and very comfortable. During the massage she checks to make sure the client is having a good experience. Overall I would say that Joy Morgan gives the best massage I have ever experienced and I would high recommend her to anyone who is in need of an experienced, professional and highly skilled therapist.
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Joe
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Everything was great!
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Connie
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Joy seems to have a great knowledge of the muscle structure and does a wonderful job getting my tight muscles to relax.
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Pauline
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I absolutely love Joy! She is competent and and thorough. I highly recommend her services!
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I liked everything that was done. Very relaxing.
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