What is TMJ Therapy? Gentle Options in Lake Oswego & Portland.
Living with jaw pain, tension, or constant clenching? You’re not alone. TMJ dysfunction (short for temporomandibular joint dysfunction) affects thousands of people in the Portland area. It can show up as headaches, jaw clicking, facial pain, or even full-body stress.
The good news? TMJ therapy doesn’t have to mean surgery, mouth guards, or forceful chiropractic adjustments. At The TMJ Chiro in Lake Oswego, I offer a gentle, fascia-based approach that helps your jaw and nervous system release tension — naturally.
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What is TMJ Dysfunction?
Your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the hinge that connects your jaw to your skull. When this joint gets stressed, overworked, or injured, you may experience:
• Jaw pain or tightness
• Headaches or migraines
• Clicking or popping in the jaw
• Clenching or grinding (especially at night)
• Earaches, facial pain, or neck tension
• Difficulty opening or closing the mouth
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Traditional TMJ Treatments
Conventional TMJ care may include:
• Dental appliances like night guards
• Pain medications or muscle relaxers
• Physical therapy
• Injections or surgery (in severe cases)
While these approaches may provide relief, many patients are looking for a more holistic, gentle option that doesn’t just mask the pain.
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Gentle TMJ Therapy in Lake Oswego & Portland
At The TMJ Chiro, I specialize in fascia-based TMJ therapy. Instead of using forceful adjustments, I work with the body’s connective tissue and nervous system to help release jaw tension.
This approach is:
• Gentle — safe for sensitive clients, trauma survivors, or those with hypermobility/EDS
• Holistic — addresses not just the jaw, but the fascia, neck, and nervous system patterns that contribute to TMJ pain
• Sustainable — helps retrain your body to release tension instead of holding it
Many clients describe their sessions as calming, grounding, and surprisingly effective for both jaw pain and overall stress.
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Who Can Benefit from TMJ Therapy?
Gentle TMJ therapy may help if you experience:
• Chronic jaw tightness or clenching
• Stress-related jaw pain
• TMJ linked with headaches, migraines, or neck tension
• Hypermobility or Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
• A history of trauma or sensitivity to traditional chiropractic methods
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Serving Lake Oswego & Portland
My office is located in Lake Oswego, Oregon, just minutes from Portland. Many clients come from across the Portland metro area seeking a safe, effective alternative to traditional TMJ care.
📍 311 B Avenue, Suite D, Lake Oswego, OR 97034
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Book Your Free Consultation
Curious if gentle TMJ therapy is right for you? I offer a free virtual consultation where we can discuss your symptoms, answer questions, and explore whether this approach fits your needs.
👉 Book Your Free TMJ Consultation Today