TMJ Treatment in Portland, Oregon

A different kind of TMJ treatment in Portland—focused on lasting relief, not just symptom management.

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Looking for TMJ treatment in Portland?

TMJ Chiro specializes in treating jaw pain, TMJ dysfunction, and related symptoms using a gentle, hands-on approach that focuses on long-term relief.

If you’re clenching, grinding, or living with jaw pain, and the plan has been a night guard or Botox — this is a different approach: one that works with your nervous system, not against it.

Many people come here after being dismissed (or straight-up gaslit) in traditional medical settings.

At my Portland-area micro-practice, I specialize in TMJ treatment, offering a gentle, fascia-centered approach that addresses the root of your pain—not just the symptoms.

Woman suffering from TMJ in Portland

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.

What Causes TMJ Dysfunction?

Kind Words From Clients

  • "For anyone considering this, I would highly recommend it. Such an effective treatment!"

  • “Great experience! I have had TMJ and teeth grinding for 25+ years. I was very relaxed and my jaw muscles felt amazing afterwards.”

  • "I had never gotten bodywork like this before and can say after just one session, I will be back."

  • “This was my first time getting jaw work and Craniosacral therapy. Wow, what an experience. I gained so much more knowledge about where I hold my stress”

  • "I have been seeing Becky on and off for years. She is gentle and attentive and works wonders."

  • "Dr. Becky really knows her stuff. She was not afraid to work on me while pregnant. She provides relief every time.”

  • "Took my 3-year-old son to Becky and she was fantastic with him! She was fun and calm and gentle. The next day he spontaneously commented how much he enjoyed his treatment."

  • "Dr. Becky is the best and just so calm and healing. Her sessions are more than just a chiropractic appointment, they are a wellness visit as well."

  • "The only doctor that my son has actually ASKED to see is Dr. Becky. She is so gentle and kind with him on the table that he leaves telling me how good it felt to see her."

  • "The therapy and care my newborn received from Becky was incredible. She identified a tongue tie that needed to be addressed and it made a world of difference."

  • “Becky’s treatment was amazing! Her approach is gentle and intuitive while also being very effective. I left feeling more balanced over all and having a shift in my problem pain areas for the better.”

  • “Becky’s beautiful work helped me to reconnect with my body after going through a difficult loss. She’s compassionate, grounded & skilled, with a unique treatment style. Her treatment space is also adorable. Thank you so much!”

Portland-area TMJ specialist Becky Higginson smiling in office setting

Meet Becky

I’m Dr. Becky Higginson, a holistic chiropractor specializing in TMJ dysfunction and chronic stress & overwhelm — two areas that often overlap.

I bring both clinical depth and lived experience to this work, weaving together gentle bodywork and herbal medicine to support people with sensitive bodies and layered histories.

Rather than doing a little of everything, I focus on what I know best.

My care is precise, relational, and rooted in listening — designed for people who need more nuance, not more force.

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TMJ Treatment in Portland: What Makes This Different

My approach looks beyond the jaw.

I focus on:

  • Nervous system regulation

  • Muscle 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.

Craniosacral Therapy in Portland Oregon
Learn more about my approach

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

How We Can Work Together

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Eliminate Jaw Pain

For: jaw pain, locking & clicking

A 5 week program that includes intraoral massage to ease clenching, tension, clicking and pain with home exercises to support you between sessions.

Eliminate Jaw Pain
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Craniosacral Therapy:

For: chronic tension & nervous system overwhelm

Drop-in sessions to help your nervous system unwind. The synergy of fascial release and Craniosacral Therapy is at the heart of my work — gently releasing tension while supporting the nervous system

Craniosacral Therapy

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.

Becky Higginson, TMJ chiropractor in Portland talking to a client

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, Milwaukie, 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

 
Minimalist healing space at The TMJ Chiro featuring fascia-focused care materials

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