Acupressure for TMJ

Relieve TMJ Pain Naturally with Chinese Medicine Let’s try acupressure at home to relieve TMJ pain! 
Chinese medicine offers effective ways to help manage and treat these symptoms naturally. 



TMJ Common Symptoms:


• Jaw pain or tenderness 


• Clicking, popping, or grinding sounds when moving the jaw 


• Difficulty or discomfort when chewing or opening the mouth 


• Jaw tightness or stiffness 


• Headaches, earaches, or facial pain associated with jaw movement 


• Locking of the jaw joint, making it hard to open or close the mouth



The 3 Acupoints for TMJ Relief:


1. Hegu (合谷, LI4): 


Location: Large muscle between the thumb and index finger. 
Function: Commonly used to relieve pain and tension, including head, nasal congestion, eyes, jaw, tooth and facial pain



2. Xiaguan (下關, ST7):


Location: Just in front of the ear, where a small dip forms when you open your mouth. 
Function: Helps relieve headaches, jaw tension, and issues with ear pressure or pain.



3. Jiache (頰車, ST6): 


Location: At the highest point of the jaw muscle when you chew. 
Function: Eases facial tension, helps with toothache, and relieves stress in the jaw and neck muscles.




How Acupuncture Treats TMJ Symptoms:


• Loosening tight jaw muscles and relieving facial tension 


• Improving blood flow, reducing inflammation, and promoting healing 


• Stimulating endorphins, the body’s natural pain relievers 


• Restoring balance, reducing stress, and helping to prevent jaw clenching