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Relief
From
TMJ Pain
Gentle acupuncture for jaw pain, tightness, clicking, and facial tension. Located in Groton, MA.Prefer to talk to us? Call or text (978) 708-6971
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TMJ & JAW PAIN ACUPUNCTURE
When TMJ Pain Gets in the Way
Around 11 million U.S. adults live with pain around the jaw joint. TMJ problems can make eating, talking, and yawning uncomfortable. At The Violette House, we use acupuncture to ease pain and muscle tension while supporting more comfortable jaw movement.TMJ & Jaw Pain Expertise · Individualized Treatment · Groton, MAWHAT WE TREAT
What You May Be Feeling
TMJ symptoms can affect more than your jaw. Treatment is shaped around your pain, tension, movement, and related symptoms.
Jaw Pain
Ease aching and soreness in the jaw and surrounding muscles.
Jaw Tightness
Release muscle tension and support comfortable movement.
Clicking & Popping
Address discomfort and tension accompanying jaw sounds.
Facial Tension
Ease tightness through the jaw, cheeks, and temples.
FIRST VISIT OFFER
20% Off Your First Session
New to acupuncture and don’t have coverage? Get 20% off your first visit and experience our approach. No insurance needed, no pressure.
MEET YOUR PRACTITIONERS
Care That Looks Beyond the Jaw
Our acupuncturists bring years of clinical experience treating pain and muscle tension. We consider your jaw symptoms along with tension in the face, head, neck, and surrounding areas to tailor treatment to what you’re experiencing.
THE RESEARCH
Meaningful Relief for TMJ Pain
In a randomized trial of adults with TMJ disorders, more patients achieved at least 50% pain reduction with acupuncture than with sham acupuncture after four weeks.
Sources & Citations
¹ QJM: An International Journal of Medicine, 2024. Randomized clinical trial of 60 adults with temporomandibular disorders. Results shown after four weeks of treatment.
WHAT TREATMENT LOOKS LIKE
Your TMJ Treatment, Step by Step
Your care is tailored to your jaw symptoms, muscle tension, movement, and individual needs.
Consultation
We look at where you feel pain, how your jaw moves, and what aggravates your symptoms.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture points are selected around your symptoms and areas of muscle tension.
Added Therapies
Additional techniques may be used when appropriate to complement your treatment.
Next Steps
We track changes in pain, tension, and jaw movement and adjust treatment as needed.
VISIT US
TMJ Pain Relief in Groton, MA
Located at 207 Main Street, The Violette House offers acupuncture for TMJ pain, jaw tension, and related symptoms, welcoming patients from Groton and surrounding communities.
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Research suggests acupuncture can help with TMJ related symptoms. A recent meta analysis of 19 randomized trials found acupuncture was associated with greater reductions in pain and improvements in mouth opening compared with control treatments.
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Acupuncture stimulates specific points that may influence pain processing and muscle tension. Treatment can focus on the jaw and surrounding muscles while also addressing related tension elsewhere.
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It depends on your symptoms. Some points may be near the jaw, face, or neck, while others may be on the hands, arms, legs, or feet. Your treatment is individualized rather than following the same point combination for everyone.
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Most people find treatment comfortable. Acupuncture needles are very thin, and you may notice a brief sensation as they are placed. Many patients relax during the session.
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It depends on how long you’ve had symptoms, how often they occur, and how you respond to treatment. We follow your progress and recommend a treatment schedule based on how you’re doing.
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Acupuncture can address muscle tension and discomfort that occur alongside clicking or tightness. Because jaw sounds can have different causes, we focus treatment on your symptoms rather than promising to eliminate the sound itself.
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TMJ symptoms can occur alongside tension and pain around the temples, face, head, and neck. When those symptoms are part of your pattern, we can account for them when planning your treatment.
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Coverage varies by insurance plan and benefits. We can verify your acupuncture benefits before your visit so you know what your plan covers.
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CHIROPRACTIC + ACUPUNCTURE
Two Approaches to TMJ Pain
Acupuncture focuses on pain and muscle tension, while chiropractic care can address related musculoskeletal concerns. At The Violette House, you can access both.
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