Jaw Tension, Headaches & TMJ Pain: A Self-Relief Workshop. Belmont

Jaw tension, clenching, headaches, and TMJ pain can quietly take over your day—making it harder to eat, speak, focus, or even relax. If you’ve been told to “just stop clenching,” and that sounds impossible with your muscle tension, this workshop will give you clear answers and practical tools you can start using immediately.

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to address the muscular side of your pain through guided self-treatment techniques you can safely do at home. This includes self-massage for the neck, head, and jaw, as well as intraoral massage (with gloves provided) to access deeper jaw muscles often missed in traditional care.

You’ll also learn key perpetuating factors—including habits and patterns that contribute to clenching and tension—so you can reduce the chances of your pain returning. These techniques are effective, accessible, and dentist-approved, making them a valuable complement to your care.

This workshop is taught by a TMJ-focused structural massage therapist with 23 years of experience. Katie practiced in Gaston County for the first five years of her career and now lives in Austin, TX, where she continues to specialize in helping people address head, neck, and jaw pain.

LOCATION HELP: Enter TechWorks Gaston for your GPS (google maps, etc), as it sends you directly to the building (versus the address). Go to the back of the building to park, and enter at the event space door.

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Unable to attend the in person workshop but want to learn from Katie?

Visit helpheadpain.com to enroll in a video course on this topic.