BRUXISM
Relax Your Jaw with Acupuncture
Teeth grinding or clenching, known as bruxism, is a common condition that occurs mainly during sleep. It can cause jaw pain or stiffness, headaches, neck pain, tooth wear and is often linked to stress and tension in daily life.
Acupuncture offers a natural and effective solution to address this problem — without medication or side effects.
How Acupuncture Helps with Bruxism
Acupuncture can help in several ways:
- Relaxes the jaw muscles
By stimulating specific acupuncture points, tension in the muscles involved in teeth grinding (such as the masseter and temporalis) is reduced. This leads to less spasm, less pain and freer jaw movement. - Reduces stress and anxiety
Acupuncture brings balance to the nervous system, helping the body to relax naturally. This reduces mental and emotional tension, one of the main causes of bruxism. - Improves sleep quality
Many patients notice deeper, calmer sleep, which helps decrease nighttime clenching episodes. - Restores the body’s energetic balance
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, teeth grinding is often associated with Liver imbalance, which relates to stress and suppressed emotions such as anger. Acupuncture helps restore internal balance, allowing the body to function more harmoniously.
Did you know?
Neck pain or headaches may actually be caused by jaw tension!
After many years of working with patients experiencing neck pain and headaches, I have noticed that jaw clenching plays a key role. That’s why, in my treatment protocols, I include acupuncture points on the masseter and temporalis muscles, achieving excellent results in relieving these conditions.
What to Expect from Treatment
- Reduced jaw tension
- Fewer headaches and less neck pain
- Calmer sleep and lower anxiety levels
- Waking up feeling light and relaxed