07/28/2026
This morning in PT, I had my usual routine and decided to check off something that has been on my “I really want to learn more about this” list.
Let me just say… apparently my jaw had some things to say. 😂😁 😬
I had the inside of my mouth “fishhooked” pretty good while she worked on this for my TMJ and migraines. She went after the lateral pterygoid, which can apparently make people cry from pain or have some sort of emotional release.🎣 🪝😭 😢 🤣
Well… I didn’t cry, but I definitely had a few moments of questioning my life choices. 😂🙋 ❔ ⁉️
The right side wasn’t too bad, even though that’s the side where I get my temporalis migraines. Then she got to the left side and found some serious trigger points.
HOLY. CRAP. 😳
Was it invasive? Yep. Did it feel like my jaw was filing a formal complaint against me? Also yep. 😂
But hours later, I can STILL feel the effects. And honestly, it’s pretty incredible to think about how much tension we carry in our jaws. Between stress, clenching, grinding, and everything else life throws at us, our poor jaws are apparently out here holding the entire emotional weight of the world. 😂
I can officially say… I’m a believer in this work.💆 ✅ ☑️
And now I’m thinking I might need to get certified in Buccal Massage because apparently I’ve found another rabbit hole to fall down. 🤦♀️😂🐰 🕳️
Just… WOW. The human body is freaking amazing.
