Facial, Head & Neck Massage

Treatments for Head, Chest, Jaw and Neck

Face, Head, Chest and Neck

I also offer facial and scalp massage using a fusion of advanced techniques which blend well with most treatments including the neck and shoulders.

The advanced techniques I use for neck issues have really positive effects .

Each of these treatments are very popular with my clients 

Temporal Mandibular Joint Pain and Dysfunction

I offer treatment for Jaw Pain or TMJD (Temporal Mandibular Joint Dysfunction) 

The World Health Organisation (WHO) states that 1 in 4 people suffer TMJ syndrome

The term TMJ is used as a catch-all phrase to describe diseases and disorders associated with the major joint in the jaw and local areas to the jaw.

TMJ 

Treatment works on the soft tissue associated in and around the joint itself as well as associated local soft tissue in the neck and shoulder.

In the consultation I consider the body as a whole and any related history to begin to assess the causes of TMJ problems.

I have a specific protocol to assess the pain and the level of dysfunction.

It can sometimes be the case that there is nothing wrong with the Joint itself

The Therapy includes a blend of techniques including MFR and Trigger Point Therapy and work is also done intra orally (within the mouth itself) safely and with permission. A list of conditions and symptoms can be found towards the end of this page 

The touch is light and should not incur additional pain and discomfort.

A lovely and gentle way to complete treatment may be on the face and neck using advanced techniques. 

They can affect one or both of the joints and may restrict speech, eating, chewing, swallowing and breathing even the ability to open the mouth fully.

Pain and clicking of the jaw are common symptoms

What are TMJ Symptoms?

May include

  • Jaw, face, neck and shoulder pain
  • Headaches of varying intensity, especially in the area around the temples
  • Migraines
  • Popping, clicking or grating noises in the jaw
  • Deep jaw pain
  • Difficulty opening the mouth , speaking or manipulating the jaw from side to side
  • Dizziness or vertigo
  • Tinnitus-ringing in the ears
  • Earache without the presence of infection
  • decrease in hearing
  • “glop in the throat”-a sensation of something being stuck that won’t go down/difficulty swallowing
  • Unevenly worn teeth
  • Twitching of the face or eye muscles
  • Disordered sleep
  • Photosensitivity and sensitivity to certain sounds
  • Bruxism(teeth grinding)
  • Trismus( difficulty opening the mouth)
  • Toothache

What are the Causes of TMJ/TMD?

These may include

  • Poor bite alignment/poorly fitting dentures, crowns or fillings. Occlusal imbalances/malocclusion
  • Chronic clenching or grinding especially during sleep(bruxism)
  • Chewing gum on a regular basis(most people have a dominant chewing side)
  • Finger nail biting.
  • Trauma, accident or injury to the neck, jaw or head e.g. whiplash
  • A chronic illness of the auto-immune system
  • Displacement of the TM discs
  • Malformations of the face, neck and jaw
  • Extensive dental work or extractions that put stress on TM joint
  • Excessive telephone use: the tendency to bend the head to one side whilst on the phone or cradle the phone between head and shoulder