TMJ Therapy with Shannon Primmer, RMT
What Is TMJ?
TMJ refers to the temporomandibular joint, which connects your jaw to your skull. When this joint or the surrounding muscles become irritated, overworked, or restricted, it can lead to a wide range of symptoms that affect far more than just your jaw.
TMJ concerns often build over time and are frequently connected to posture, muscle tension, stress, and how the body holds emotion. For many people, relief doesn’t come from treating the jaw alone, but from understanding how the rest of the body is involved.
Common TMJ Symptoms
TMJ-related discomfort can show up in different ways, including:
- Headaches or pain behind the eyes
- Earaches or ringing in the ears
- Clenching or grinding of teeth
- Neck, shoulder, and upper back pain
- A dull or aching sensation in the face
- Clicking, popping, or locking in the jaw
If several of these sound familiar, you’re not alone, and support is available.
What Can Cause TMJ Issues?
TMJ concerns rarely come from a single source. Some common contributing factors include:
- Trauma or injury
- Teeth grinding or jaw clenching
- Injury to the jaw muscles or joint
- Forward head posture
- Movement or irritation of the soft cushion within the jaw joint
- Chronic stress
- Suppressed or unexpressed emotions
Understanding what’s driving your symptoms is an important part of creating lasting change.
How We Approach TMJ Therapy
Shannon takes a full-body approach to TMJ treatment. While the jaw is an important focus, it’s rarely the only area involved. Tension in the neck, shoulders, and even the hips can contribute to ongoing jaw issues.
In your sessions, we look at how different parts of your body are working together. By addressing restrictions and patterns elsewhere, we aim to reduce the likelihood of the same TMJ symptoms continuing to return. This approach is about supporting the whole system, not just chasing individual symptoms.
Treatment is adapted to you, your comfort level, and what your body is telling us on that day.
TMJ Therapy and
Dental Care
TMJ massage can also be a helpful complement to dental care. For clients experiencing persistent jaw clicking, popping, or muscle tension, massage therapy may help reduce strain in the surrounding muscles and support greater comfort between dental visits.
Shannon is a skilled Registered Massage Therapist, having completed her studies at CCMH in 2019. She is driven and determined to excel in her profession, with a particular expertise in providing effective therapy for mental health and deep tissue issues. She is a specialist in TMJ and takes a full-body approach to helping to relieve issues related to TMJ.
Shannon Primmer
Registered Massage Therapist - She/Her
Shannon is a skilled Registered Massage Therapist, having completed her studies at CCMH in 2019. She is driven and determined to excel in her profession, with a particular expertise in providing effective therapy for mental health and deep tissue issues.
She is continually seeking to expand her knowledge and skillset to assist a broader range of clients with diverse conditions. Shannon is a personable and humorous individual who values building connections with her clients. Her warm and friendly nature fosters a comfortable and safe environment, enabling her to provide tailored treatment to each client.
Ready to Book a TMJ Therapy Appointment?
If TMJ pain is affecting your comfort, sleep, or daily life, we’re here to help. You don’t have to navigate it alone.
Book an appointment today and take the next step toward relief.