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TMJ Therapy

TMJ Therapy at Muscle Medicine Double Bay

 Your jaw does more work than you realise – talking, chewing, yawning, even stress clenching. When the muscles around it become tight or unbalanced, it can lead to pain, headaches, clicking, or even restricted movement. At Muscle Medicine Double Bay, our TMJ Therapy treatments are designed to restore comfort, function and balance to your jaw, neck and surrounding soft tissues.

 

What Is TMJ Therapy?

TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) Therapy is a specialised soft tissue treatment that targets the muscles and fascia connected to your jaw and skull.

Our approach goes beyond surface-level massage – your therapist works with precision around the jaw, neck, shoulders and cranial lines to release tension and restore proper movement. Where appropriate, internal soft tissue manipulation of the jaw muscles may also be included.

 

This holistic treatment can help relieve:

  • Jaw tension, clicking or pain
  • Chronic headaches and migraines
  • Teeth clenching or grinding (bruxism)
  • Neck and shoulder tightness
  • Facial tension and discomfort

Your therapist may also recommend supportive techniques such as dry needling, cupping, or myofascial release to complement your session.

 

Why TMJ Therapy Matters

Tension in the jaw rarely exists in isolation, it’s often part of a broader pattern of postural or stress-related imbalance. Left untreated, this can contribute to chronic pain, reduced mobility, or reliance on medication for headache and jaw relief. By addressing the underlying soft tissue dysfunction, our TMJ Therapy treatments can reduce symptoms naturally and improve long-term function.

Many of our clients notice that once their jaw tension is released, headaches ease, neck movement improves, and even their bite feels more balanced.

 

Your TMJ Treatment Plan

Each session begins with a detailed assessment of your jaw movement, posture, and related muscle tension.

Your therapist will then create a treatment plan tailored to your symptoms and goals.
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Initial Appointment

  • 10 – 20 mins Assessment
  • 30 – 40 mins Treatment
  • 5 – 10 mins Recommendation & Treatment Plan
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Follow Up Appointments

  • Treatment Plans | may include a Remedial Therapist
  • 5 – 10 mins Check in
  • 50 – 55 mins treatment
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Reassessment | will be with your original Structural Integration Therapist

  • 10 mins Assessment
  • 40 – 45 mins Treatment
  • 5 mins Ongoing Recommendations

Is TMJ Therapy Right for You?

You may benefit from TMJ Therapy if you:

  • Experience frequent jaw tension, headaches or facial pain
  • Clench or grind your teeth (especially at night)
  • Notice clicking, popping, or restricted jaw movement
  • Have chronic neck and shoulder tension
  • Want to reduce reliance on medication for headache or jaw pain

If your symptoms are more general muscular tightness or postural imbalance, we may suggest Structural Integration or Deep Tissue Massage for broader support.

Learn more about Structural Integration
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Book Your TMJ Therapy Appointment

You don’t have to live with jaw pain, tension or headaches.
Experience relief and restore balance with TMJ Therapy at Muscle Medicine Double Bay. Our expert therapists will work with you to reduce tension, improve mobility and help you feel like yourself again.
 

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TMJ Therapy at Muscle Medicine Double Bay – FAQs

 
How do I know if my jaw pain is coming from the TMJ or my neck?
Jaw pain often shares drivers with neck and shoulder tension. In your assessment, we’ll check jaw tracking, bite-related tension, and cervical mobility to identify the primary source—and treat both areas if needed for longer-lasting relief.
What happens during internal TMJ work?
With your consent, your therapist may gently treat the internal jaw muscles (e.g., pterygoids) using gloved, hygienic techniques. It’s precise, controlled and typically well tolerated—aimed at releasing deep tension that external work can’t reach.
Will I need multiple sessions?
Most people feel relief after the first session; complex or long-standing issues usually improve across several treatments. We’ll recommend a plan tailored to your symptoms and goals.
Can TMJ Therapy help with headaches and migraines?
Yes – jaw, neck and cranial soft-tissue tension can contribute to headaches. By addressing these drivers, many clients report fewer and less intense headaches over time.
Do I need a referral or imaging first?
No referral is required. If we suspect dental, bite or medical issues outside soft-tissue scope, we’ll recommend appropriate co-care (e.g., dentist, GP, or physio).