TMJ & Tinnitus

TMJ dysfunction and tinnitus are closely connected through the fascial networks of the jaw, temporal bones, and inner ear. These conditions often reflect deeper patterns of tension, stress, and nervous system activation.

My approach through the Capacity for Self Method addresses all three layers simultaneously:

• The Body (Capacity for Self Bodywork™):Through cranial sacral therapy and fascial release, Capacity for Self Bodywork works directly with the temporal bones, jaw muscles, and the fascial connections between the ear and throat that influence both TMJ and tinnitus.
• The Mind (Capacity for Self Listening™):Jaw clenching and grinding are often somatic expressions of unexpressed stress. Through somatic parts work, this practice helps address the underlying emotional patterns.
• The Spirit (Capacity for Self VibroEnergetics™):Capacity for Self VibroEnergetics works directly with the auditory system and jaw tension across the full vibrational spectrum. Crystal bowls and chimes address the area at audible frequencies while hands-on facilitation engages the same energetic field more subtly, restoring flow to the energy centers around the jaw and ears, helping retrain the auditory system and reduce tinnitus intensity while promoting deep relaxation.

TMJ and tinnitus respond well to a combination of intra-oral work (gentle pressure inside the mouth on jaw muscles), cranial work on the temporal bones, and stress reduction. Most clients notice reduced jaw tension and clicking within 2 to 3 sessions. Tinnitus reduction is more gradual but often follows as the overall tension patterns release.

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