Salve Bodywork + Massage

✨ Meet the Team at Salve Bodywork + Massage ✨
Alexis | Founder & Licensed Massage Therapist
Specializing in TMJ intraoral massage for jaw pain, headaches, migraines, teeth clenching, and grinding. Also providing advanced therapeutic massage and prenatal massage.
Dakota | Licensed Massage Therapist
Specializing in full-body lymphatic massage, clinical therapeutic bodywork, assisted stretching, and TMJ intraoral massage.
David | Director of Operations
Keeping Salve running behind the scenes by overseeing day-to-day operations, bookkeeping, and business management. He's also currently pursuing his massage therapy license so he can continue expanding the care we provide.
Together, we're passionate about helping you move better, feel better, and find lasting relief through personalized, therapeutic care. We look forward to welcoming you to Salve! 🤍

Why Your Headaches Keep Coming Back (And What the Time of Day Might Be Telling You)

Have you noticed your headaches tend to happen around the same time each day?

Morning headaches may be connected to nighttime clenching or grinding. Afternoon or evening headaches may be related to stress and muscle tension building throughout the day.

Something many people don't realize is that your teeth don't have to be touching for your jaw muscles to stay tense. Stress, focus, and daily habits can keep those muscles working harder than they should.

Jaw tension can contribute to headaches, facial pain, neck tension, and TMJ symptoms.

Not every headache comes from the jaw, but it’s often an overlooked piece of the puzzle.

I wrote a new blog sharing more about how the timing of your headaches may give clues about what’s going on.

Link in bio.

Therapeutic massage that starts the moment you walk in. A clean, bright, calming atmosphere. Where a therapist whose ability to listen and adjusts the session to be exactly what you need outweighs their options. A room with soft linens (no strong synthetic fragrances here), natural fibers and handmade art. Organic olive oil for the skin, and a smile for the road. This is where wellness begins and the noise ends.

Do You Catch Yourself Clenching Your Jaw? 😬

Many people with TMJ symptoms spend hours each day clenching without realizing it.

Try these simple reminders:

✨ Keep your teeth slightly apart when you're not eating or talking.

✨ Place your tongue gently on the roof of your mouth behind your front teeth. This helps encourage a relaxed jaw position.

✨ Set a phone reminder to check your jaw tension a few times throughout the day.

Small habits can make a big difference when it comes to jaw pain, headaches, facial tension, and TMJ discomfort.

If you're looking for TMJ massage relief in Kansas City, therapeutic massage may help reduce tension in the muscles surrounding the jaw, neck, and shoulders.

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