TMJ Treatment in Portland, Oregon
A different kind of TMJ treatment— focused on lasting relief, not just symptom management.
Looking for TMJ treatment in Portland?
You've probably already tried the night guard. Maybe Botox. Maybe you've been told it's stress and to just relax.
There's a different approach — one that works with your nervous system to address what's actually driving your jaw pain, not just manage it. it.
Looking for sessions for babies, kids, and teens?
What is TMJ Dysfunction (TMJD)?
Your jaw shouldn’t hurt when you speak, chew, yawn, or smile — but sometimes it does. Your temporomandibular joints (TMJs) connect your jaw to your skull, and when they or the surrounding muscles are irritated — from stress, clenching or grinding, posture, tension, or an overactive nervous system — it can show up as:
Jaw pain or tightness
Facial pain, earaches, or pressure
Headaches or tension-type migraines
Clicking, popping or locking of the jaw
Tooth grinding (bruxism) or clenching
Difficulty opening or closing the jaw, or limited range of motion
If ignored, these symptoms quietly take over your life — making meals, conversations, and even rest feel stressful and tense.
How We Can Work Together
Eliminate Jaw Pain
For: jaw pain, locking & clicking
A 4 week program that includes intraoral massage to ease clenching, tension, clicking and pain with home exercises to support you between sessions.
Craniosacral Therapy & Myofascial Release:
For: chronic tension & nervous system overwhelm
Drop-in sessions to help your nervous system unwind. The synergy of fascial release and Craniosacral Therapy is at the heart of my work — gently releasing tension while supporting the nervous system
HTMA Testing
For: getting to the mineral root cause — pairs well with either program above
If your jaw pain started or worsened during perimenopause, HTMA testing (my Minerals for Menopause program) can help figure out what's actually driving it.
Meet Becky
I’m Dr. Becky Higginson, a holistic chiropractor specializing in the connection between jaw pain, fascia and minerals— three areas that often overlap (especially for women in midlife).
I bring both clinical depth and lived experience to this work, weaving together gentle bodywork herbal medicine and minerals to support people with sensitive bodies and layered histories.
Rather than doing a little of everything, I focus on what I know best.
My care is precise, relational, and rooted in listening — designed for people who need more nuance, not more force.
Fascia-Focused Care for Women in Midlife
Fascia is the connective tissue running through your entire body, including your jaw.
When it's dehydrated, tight, or under chronic tension, that's often what's actually driving TMJ pain, not just "stress." This matters more in midlife.
Hormonal shifts during perimenopause and menopause change how your fascia holds water and tension — which is why jaw clenching, tightness, and pain often show up or get worse during this window, even for people who've never had jaw issues before.
My approach treats the fascia, not just the joint. That's the difference.
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I Do Chiropractic Care Differently.
When most people think of chiropractic care, they imagine loud cracks and forceful adjustments. That’s not what happens here. My work is gentle and pop free
TMJ Treatment in Portland: What Makes This Different
My approach looks beyond the jaw.
I focus on:
Nervous system regulation
Muscle and fascia tension patterns
Breathing and posture
Whole-body integration
This allows us to create lasting change, not just temporary relief.
Instead of quick, forceful adjustments, I use slow, gentle techniques that allow your body to release tension naturally. This fascia-centered care helps you find relief without pain or overwhelm.
If you’ve spent years trying to solve your pain by focusing on the symptoms alone, and nothing seems to stick, it might be time to look at the foundation.
What I Dont Do
This work is intentionally focused. That means there are some things I don’t offer — on purpose.
I don’t use traditional chiropractic adjustments
I don’t bill insurance — it requires a different model of care, one that limits session length and treatment scope
I don’t follow one-size-fits-all protocols
I don’t push through pain or override your nervous system — even if you tell me you can “handle” more pressure, I listen to your body.
I don’t chase symptoms without looking at the whole system
I don’t promise quick fixes or miracle cures
Instead, I work slowly, with respect for your body’s capacity and signals.
What to Expect: TMJ Treatment in Portland
The focus is on depth, not volume:
One-on-one, personalized care
Hands-on techniques that feel good, not forced
Supportive home exercises
Lasting relief, not temporary fixes
Serving Portland and surrounding areas: Lake Oswego, SW Portland, Sellwood, West Linn
If you’re tired of living with pain, tension, or debilitating stress — and you’re looking for gentle, effective bodywork in Portland — let’s talk. Set up your free virtual consultation and take the first step toward lasting relief.
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Serving Portland & Lake Oswego.
My office is located in Lake Oswego, OR, just minutes from downtown Portland, OR.
📍311 B Street, Suite D, Lake Oswego OR, 97034
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If you're dealing with jaw pain, stress, or nervous system overwhelm, don’t wait.
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