HEAD, NECK & JAW RELEASE

FOR TENSION, RESTRICTION & JAW DISCOMFORT

When tension builds through your jaw, neck and head, it can affect so much more than one area.

The jaw, neck, shoulders, head and face are closely connected through muscles, fascia, nerves and the lymphatic system.

This treatment brings those areas together rather than treating them in isolation.

Using a combination of remedial, muscular, fascial and lymphatic techniques, I work with the areas contributing to your tension and restriction, adapting the treatment to what your body needs on the day.

Where appropriate, treatment can also include intra-oral release, allowing me to work gently inside the mouth to access muscles and tissues that can contribute to jaw and TMJ tension.

BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT

YOUR TREATMENT

60 MIN — $185

A focused treatment working through the head, face, jaw, TMJ, neck and shoulders, with the back and upper body incorporated where appropriate.

Ideal when you have a particular area of tension you'd like to address or you're looking for a restorative treatment with a strong focus on the head, neck and jaw.

90 MIN — $245

A more comprehensive treatment allowing additional time to work through the head, face, jaw, neck, shoulders, back and upper body.

90 minutes is recommended when tension is more widespread or you'd like more time to work through multiple areas.

WHO IS THIS TREATMENT FOR?

Head, Neck & Jaw Release can be particularly helpful if you're experiencing:

Jaw tension or discomfort
TMJ tension
Jaw clenching or grinding
Headaches associated with muscular tension
Neck and shoulder tightness
Facial tension
Facial puffiness
Tension through the upper back
Restricted movement through the neck or shoulders
Stress-related muscular tension
A feeling of carrying tension through your head and upper body

You don't need to have a diagnosed jaw condition to benefit from the treatment.

Sometimes you simply know that your jaw, neck or shoulders don't feel the way they should.

THE JAW & TMJ

Your jaw is constantly working.

Talking, chewing, swallowing, clenching and even holding tension can all involve the muscles around the jaw.

When these muscles remain switched on for long periods, they can become tight, tender and restricted.

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects your jaw to your skull, and tension around this area can be felt through the jaw, temples, face, neck and shoulders.

Treatment may include external muscular and fascial work around the jaw and face, together with intra-oral release inside the mouth where appropriate.

This allows access to muscles that can't be reached effectively from the outside alone.

INTRA-ORAL RELEASE

GENTLE WORK INSIDE THE MOUTH

Where appropriate, I can work gently inside the mouth to access the deeper muscles around the jaw.

Intra-oral work may be incorporated when there is significant jaw tension, clenching, grinding or TMJ discomfort.

It is always discussed with you first and performed with appropriate hygiene and consent.

If intra-oral work isn't suitable or you don't want it included, the treatment can be performed externally.

LYMPHATIC SUPPORT

The face, head and neck contain an extensive network of lymphatic vessels and nodes.

Lymphatic techniques can be incorporated into your treatment where appropriate to support fluid movement and reduce feelings of facial fullness or puffiness.

This is combined with muscular and fascial work rather than treating the lymphatic system as a separate part of the appointment.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Your appointment begins with a conversation about what you're experiencing.

I'll look at where you're holding tension and how the different areas are moving and working together.

Treatment may include:

Remedial massage techniques
Muscular release
Fascial techniques
Lymphatic techniques
External jaw and facial work
Intra-oral release where appropriate
Work through the neck and shoulders
Upper back and upper-body treatment where needed

The treatment is tailored to what your body needs rather than following exactly the same sequence every time.

60 OR 90 MINUTES?

60 MINUTES — $185

Choose 60 minutes for focused work through the head, face, jaw, neck and shoulders.

90 MINUTES — $245

Choose 90 minutes when you have more widespread tension or would like additional time for the back, shoulders and upper body alongside the head, neck and jaw.

WHEN IN DOUBT, I RECOMMEND 90 MINUTES.

AT EMBODY, WE SLOW DOWN

Tension doesn't always happen because you've done something wrong.

Sometimes your body has simply been holding on for a long time.

This treatment gives you space to slow down while we work with the muscles, fascia, lymphatic system and tissues contributing to that tension.

We'll have a conversation, I'll listen to what's happening and we'll take it from there.

READY TO RELEASE SOME TENSION?

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