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TMJ Massage: Relieving Jaw Pain and Supporting Singers

I’m delighted to share that I’ve recently completed advanced training in TMJ massage therapy with Minia Alonso at Jing Advanced Massage Training. This specialised approach allows me to help clients struggling with jaw pain, tension, and related discomfort.

What is TMJ Disorder?

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a complex joint that connects your lower jaw to your skull, located just in front of each ear. It allows for smooth movement when you talk, chew, yawn, swallow and sing. TMJ disorder refers to a group of conditions that cause dysfunction of the jaw and muscles that move the joints.

Common symptoms include:

• Jaw pain, tightness, clicking or popping

• Headaches and migraines

• Earache and tinnitus

• Neck and shoulder tension

• Difficulty chewing or speaking

These symptoms can have a huge impact on everyday life – but the good news is that massage therapy for TMJ disorder can provide real relief.

How TMJ Massage Works

Using precise external and (where appropriate) intraoral massage techniques, I can help release the muscles of the jaw, face, head, and neck. This type of treatment is designed to:

• Reduce jaw and facial tension

• Restore easier jaw movement

• Relieve stress-related headaches

• Support whole-body relaxation

TMJ Massage for Singers

If you’re a singer, actor, or public speaker, jaw tension can be particularly disruptive. TMJ dysfunction affects not only comfort but also vocal performance.

By reducing tightness in the jaw and surrounding muscles, TMJ massage can:

• Improve vocal resonance and projection

• Support clearer articulation

• Reduce vocal fatigue during rehearsal and performance

• Help prevent long-term strain and injury

Many singers find that freeing the jaw transforms not just their comfort but their confidence and ease during performance.

Bringing My Training Into Practice

I’m excited to offer specialist TMJ massage as part of my practice. Whether you’re a singer looking to release jaw tension or someone living with TMJ disorder day-to-day, these treatments can make a meaningful difference.

If you’d like to know more or book a session, please get in touch.