TMJ Treatment in Portland, Oregon
Hands-on jaw treatment that looks beyond the jaw.
Looking for TMJ treatment in Portland?
You've probably already tried the night guard. Maybe Botox. Maybe you've been told it's stress and to just relax.
There's a different approach — one that works with your nervous system to address what's actually driving your jaw pain, not just manage it.
Dr. Becky Higginson, DC, combines specialized TMJ care, intraoral treatment, and a whole-person perspective on the relationship between jaw tension, stress, and self-expression.
What is TMJ Dysfunction (TMJD)?
Your jaw shouldn’t hurt when you speak, chew, yawn, or smile — but sometimes it does. Your temporomandibular joints (TMJs) connect your jaw to your skull, and when they or the surrounding muscles are irritated — from stress, clenching or grinding, posture, tension, or an overactive nervous system — it can show up as:
Jaw pain or tightness
Facial pain, earaches, or pressure
Headaches or tension-type migraines
Clicking, popping or locking of the jaw
Tooth grinding (bruxism) or clenching
Difficulty opening or closing the jaw, or limited range of motion
If ignored, these symptoms quietly take over your life — making meals, conversations, and even rest feel stressful and tense.
Your jaw is physical. Your experience is personal.
Jaw pain, clenching, and grinding deserve hands-on assessment and treatment. But the way you experience tension can also intersect with stress, daily habits, and how you navigate the world around you.
My approach considers more than the symptoms alone. Alongside specialized TMJ treatment, I pay attention to the broader context of your tension and how it affects your everyday life.
How We Can Work Together
TMJ Therapy & Intraoral Massage to Eliminate Jaw Pain
For: jaw pain, locking & clicking
A 4 week program that includes intraoral massage to ease clenching, tension, clicking and pain with home exercises to support you between sessions.
Craniosacral Therapy & Myofascial Release for Throat Chakra healing
For: jaw, neck and throat tension & putting everyone else first
Drop-in sessions to help you soften what you’ve been holding. Gentle CST and fascial release ease tension in the jaw, neck, and throat, making space for your own needs and your own voice.
Meet Becky
I'm Dr. Becky Higginson, DC. With 20 years of hands-on experience, I combine specialized TMJ treatment, intraoral massage, and a gentle approach that considers the relationship between jaw tension, stress, and self-expression.
I bring both clinical experience and lived understanding to this work, combining gentle bodywork with a deeper appreciation for how the nervous system, connective tissue, and overall health influence the way we feel in our bodies.
Rather than doing a little of everything, I focus on what I know best.
You deserve care that takes both your symptoms and your experience seriously.
Kind Words From Clients
I Do Chiropractic Care Differently.
When most people think of chiropractic care, they imagine loud cracks and forceful adjustments. That’s not what happens here. My work is gentle and pop free
TMJ Treatment in Portland: What Makes This Different
My approach looks beyond the jaw.
I focus on:
Nervous system regulation
Muscle and fascia tension patterns
Breathing and posture
Whole-body integration
This allows us to create lasting change, not just temporary relief.
Instead of quick, forceful adjustments, I use slow, gentle techniques that allow your body to release tension naturally. This fascia-centered care helps you find relief without pain or overwhelm.
If you’ve spent years trying to solve your pain by focusing on the symptoms alone, and nothing seems to stick, it might be time to look at the foundation.
What I Dont Do
This work is intentionally focused. That means there are some things I don’t offer — on purpose.
I don’t use traditional chiropractic adjustments
I don’t bill insurance — it requires a different model of care, one that limits session length and treatment scope
I don’t follow one-size-fits-all protocols
I don’t push through pain or override your nervous system — even if you tell me you can “handle” more pressure, I listen to your body.
I don’t chase symptoms without looking at the whole system
I don’t promise quick fixes or miracle cures
Instead, I work slowly, with respect for your body’s capacity and signals.
What to Expect: TMJ Treatment in Portland
The focus is on depth, not volume:
One-on-one, personalized care
Hands-on techniques that feel good, not forced
Supportive home exercises
Lasting relief, not temporary fixes
Serving Portland and surrounding areas: Lake Oswego, SW Portland, Sellwood, West Linn
If you’re tired of living with pain, tension, or debilitating stress — and you’re looking for gentle, effective bodywork in Portland — let’s talk. Set up your free virtual consultation and take the first step toward lasting relief.
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Serving Portland & Lake Oswego.
My office is located in Lake Oswego, OR, just minutes from downtown Portland, OR.
📍311 B Street, Suite D, Lake Oswego OR, 97034
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If you're dealing with jaw pain, stress, or nervous system overwhelm, don’t wait.
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