TMJ & Buccal Massage in Sussex

Your jaw works harder than almost any other part of your body — but rarely gets the care it deserves

TMJ (temporomandibular joint) dysfunction and chronic jaw tension are behind a surprising range of symptoms: persistent headaches, neck and shoulder tightness, teeth grinding (bruxism), facial pain, clicking or locking of the jaw, and even disturbed sleep. At Brighton Bodyworks in Hassocks, we offer specialist TMJ and buccal massage — a deeply therapeutic treatment that works with the jaw, face, head, neck and intra-oral (inside the mouth) muscles to release deeply held tension and restore comfortable, pain-free function.

Buccal massage has also gained well-deserved attention as a powerful, non-invasive facial treatment. By working the deep facial muscles from inside the mouth, it naturally lifts, sculpts and contours the face — without needles, surgery or downtime.

Teeth Grinding & Bruxism

Bruxism can build enormous tension in the masseter and pterygoid muscles over time. This treatment targets these muscles both externally and via intra-oral massage, providing relief that no mouth guard alone can offer. Dentists regularly recommend patients for this treatment.

Neck & Shoulder Pain

Jaw tension rarely stays in the jaw. The muscles of the face, head and neck are deeply interconnected, and chronic TMJ tension commonly radiates into the neck, shoulders and upper back. This treatment addresses the whole upper body chain for lasting relief.

Stress & Tension Release

We hold an enormous amount of emotional and physical stress in our faces and jaws. This deeply relaxing treatment releases that accumulated tension, leaving you feeling lighter, calmer and more at ease — often with immediate and profound results.

What Does the Treatment Involve?

This is a specialist treatment — quite different from a standard facial massage. Your session begins with a thorough consultation to understand your symptoms, history and goals. The treatment then works systematically through the muscles of the head, face, neck and jaw, combining:

• External massage to the masseter, temporalis, suboccipital and neck muscles
• Intra-oral (inside the mouth) massage to the pterygoid, buccinator and other deep jaw muscles that cannot be accessed any other way
• Facial contouring techniques that lift, sculpt and tone the soft tissues of the face
• Trigger point release targeting the specific muscle knots that refer pain to the head, face and neck

The intra-oral element is performed with gloved hands and is entirely safe and comfortable. Many clients find it the most relieving part of the treatment.

Who Is This Treatment For?

This treatment is ideal for anyone experiencing jaw pain, facial tension, TMJ dysfunction, or chronic headaches originating in the jaw and neck. It is also popular with those seeking a natural, non-invasive alternative to Botox for facial rejuvenation. We welcome clients from Hassocks, Brighton, Hove, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, and across East and West Sussex.

Treatment time: 1 hour 

Cost: £80