TMJ Pain Relief in Franklin, TN: How Buccal Massage Treats the Root Cause

Katerina Summers
6 days ago
2 min read

Jaw pain. Clicking when you open your mouth. Pressure in the ears. Tension headaches that won’t go away. If you’re searching for TMJ pain relief Franklin TN, these symptoms are often all connected.

At FACE FORM, we specialize in helping clients who are tired of temporary fixes and want real relief. Our approach focuses on the root cause of TMJ pain—not just the symptoms.

What Is TMJ Pain—and Why Does It Happen?

Anatomical illustration of the temporomandibular joint showing jaw structure and areas related to TMJ pain relief and jaw tension

TMJ refers to the temporomandibular joint, the joint that connects your jaw to your skull. It’s one of the most complex joints in the body, constantly working when you talk, chew, swallow, or clench.

TMJ pain often develops due to:

Chronic jaw clenching or teeth grinding
Stress stored in facial and neck muscles
Poor posture and forward head position
Muscle imbalance and restricted circulation

Over time, these patterns create tension in the deep facial muscles, leading to pain not only in the jaw—but also in the head, ears, neck, and face.

Why Common TMJ Treatments Often Don’t Work

Many guests come to FACE FORM after trying:

Night guards
Pain medications
Muscle relaxers
Botox

While these methods may reduce symptoms temporarily, they do not address the underlying muscular tension causing the problem.

Botox, for example, weakens muscle activity but doesn’t release stored tension or restore proper function. Once it wears off, the pain often returns—sometimes worse.

How Buccal Massage Treats the Root Cause of TMJ Pain

Therapist performing buccal massage in Franklin TN with one finger inside the cheek to relieve TMJ pain and deep jaw muscle tension.

FACE FORM Buccal massage is a therapeutic facial technique that works both externally and inside the mouth. This allows trained therapists to access deep muscles that cannot be reached through traditional facial massage.

At FACE FORM, our signature buccal massage helps to:

Release chronic tension in the jaw muscles
Reduce pressure on the TMJ joint
Improve circulation and lymphatic flow
Restore balanced muscle function
Ease headaches, ear pain, and facial discomfort

Client receiving intraoral buccal massage in Franklin TN for TMJ pain relief, jaw relaxation, and reduction of facial tension.

Because the work is precise and anatomy-based, clients often feel relief after the very first session.

Why Choose FACE FORM in Franklin, TN

FACE FORM is a spa + face massage bar in Franklin, TN with a therapeutic foundation. Every therapist on our team is personally trained in advanced corrective facial massage techniques developed by our founder and master educator.