Headache & Migraine Relief Massage in Kansas City

If you suffer from frequent headaches or migraines, you're not alone. Muscle tension in the jaw, neck, shoulders, and upper back can contribute to tension headaches and may play a role in migraine symptoms for some people. At Salve Bodywork, we provide therapeutic massage (link to your Therapeutic/Deep Tissue page) designed to reduce muscle tension, improve mobility, and promote relaxation. If jaw tension or teeth grinding is part of the problem, our TMJ & Buccal Massage (link to your TMJ page) targets the muscles most commonly associated with headaches and facial pain. Every treatment is customized to your needs, whether your symptoms are related to stress, TMJ dysfunction (link to your TMJ page), poor posture, or chronic muscle tension.

Which massage is best for headache and migraine relief?

Our TMJ & Buccal Massage is our top recommendation for clients experiencing headaches, jaw tension, facial pain, or migraines. This specialized treatment focuses on the muscles of the jaw, face, neck, and shoulders to help reduce tension where headaches often begin. Choose a 45- or 60-minute upper-body focused session, or enjoy a 90-minute full-body massage that includes TMJ and intra-oral work for complete relaxation and whole-body relief.

Benefits of TMJ & Intra-oral Massage

• Relieves jaw tension and tightness

• May help reduce the frequency of tension headaches

• Can help decrease muscle tension associated with migraines

• Releases tight muscles inside the mouth that cannot be reached externally

• Improves jaw mobility and range of motion

• Helps reduce discomfort from clenching and teeth grinding

• Eases neck, shoulder, and facial muscle tension

• Promotes relaxation and supports a calmer nervous system