TMJ Relief with Acupuncture

If you’ve ever experienced jaw pain, clicking sounds, tension around your ears or temples, or even lockjaw, you may be dealing with TMJ dysfunction—a condition affecting the temporomandibular joint, which connects your jawbone to your skull.

TMJ symptoms can include:

• Jaw pain or soreness (especially in the morning or when chewing)

• Clicking, popping, or grinding sounds in the jaw

• Headaches or neck pain

• Earaches or a feeling of fullness in the ears

• Clenching or grinding teeth (bruxism)

• Limited range of motion in the jaw

TMJ pain often arises from stress, teeth grinding, poor posture, or trauma, and it can severely impact quality of life. But the good news? Acupuncture relieves TMJ naturally.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), TMJ is often viewed as an imbalance of Qi (energy) and blood circulation, particularly affecting the Stomach, Gallbladder, and Liver meridians, which flow through the jaw and head.

Acupuncture helps relieve TMJ by:

• 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing jaw and facial muscles
  Acupuncture reduces muscle tension in the jaw, face, neck, and shoulders—areas that often hold stress and contribute to TMJ pain.

• 🌬️ Reducing inflammation
  Needling specific points can decrease inflammation and improve circulation in the temporomandibular joint.

• 🌿 Calming the nervous system
  TMJ is often linked to stress. Acupuncture regulates the nervous system and helps patients feel calmer, decreasing tension-related habits like jaw clenching and teeth grinding.

• 🌺 Improving alignment and mobility
  By relaxing surrounding muscles and addressing imbalances, acupuncture can help restore natural jaw function.

At Pacific Beach Acupuncture, your TMJ session begins with a thorough intake. We’ll explore not only your physical symptoms but also lifestyle factors such as stress, sleep, posture, and diet.

Your treatment may include:

• Gentle acupuncture in the jaw, scalp, neck, arms, and legs

• Optional cupping or gua sha to relieve tight fascia and muscles

• Herbal remedies to reduce inflammation and stress

• Breathing or mindfulness tips to support relaxation

Most patients begin noticing relief within a few sessions, and continued care often provides long-term improvements.

Many of our patients come to us after trying night guards, medications, or even dental procedures—often with limited success. They’re amazed at how quickly acupuncture begins to ease their discomfort and help them relax.

If TMJ pain is affecting your eating, speaking, or daily comfort, acupuncture offers a safe, natural path to healing. You don’t have to live with chronic jaw pain—let’s restore ease, movement, and balance to your life.

📅 Book your TMJ consultation today and take the first step toward lasting relief.