Relieve TMJ dysfunction

Break the stress–grind cycle, reduce jaw pain

Strategic Hypnotherapy for Lasting Change:

 
TMJ Dysfunction: jaw pain, tension, clicking, limited movement
Bruxism: involuntary teeth grinding or clenching, often nocturnal
Frequently driven by stress and anxiety habit-loops


Traditional Treatment Approaches

Splints & mouth-guards
Physiotherapy & massage
Pain/inflammation medication
Gap: underlying stress response remains unaddressed

Where Strategic Hypnotherapy Comes In
Targets subconscious patterns driving muscle tension
Interrupts the automatic stress–grind cycle
Instils new, relaxed jaw-movement habits within the subconscious

What Is Strategic Hypnotherapy?
Future-focused, goal-oriented brief intervention
Combines Hypnotherapy, CBT, and Guided Visualisation Therapy
Bespoke, client-centred approach targeting subconscious patterns
Promotes new emotional & behavioural strategies without delving into the past
Designed for faster, deeper resolution within 6–8 sessions

How It Works
Strategic Psychotherapy: reframes triggers & responses
Hypnotherapy: deep relaxation & subconscious retraining
CBT: equips clients with conscious tools for long-term change
Typical Course: 6–8 weekly sessions

Supporting Evidence
Yuqing Zhang et al. (2015) Meta-analysis: hypnosis/relaxation significantly reduced pain and muscle tension in TMD patients vs minimal treatment
de Castellanos et al. (1979) RCT: marked pain reduction in TMJ pain-dysfunction syndrome following hypnosis therapy
Clarke & Reynolds (1991) Pilot RCT: 70% of nocturnal bruxism sufferers achieved complete symptom resolution at 3 months
Brender-Leónan et al. (2023) Feasibility RCT: occlusal appliance + hypnosis reduced bruxism episodes by 40% after 4 weeks

Client Outcomes
Reduced jaw tension & facial pain
Reduced grinding/clenching frequency
Improved sleep quality
Enhanced stress-management ability


Why Hypnotherapy Is Effective
Addresses stress at its source, not just symptoms
Re-programmes muscle memory for relaxed jaw posture
Enhances compliance with physical therapies (e.g., splints, physio)
Empowers clients to regain a sense of control


Next Steps
Book a consultation: 6–8-session package, $200/hr
Complimentary 15-minute phone chat to explore fit
Contact: hypnotherapy@melbourne-victoria.au | 0412 69 47 20
Website: Hypnotherapy.melbourne-victoria.au

Learn More here 

https://www.jofph.com/articles/10.11607/ofph.1330
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1079210400865993
https://www.irelandsdentalmag.ie/exploring-bruxism/
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Brender-Leonan/publication/385974556_Short-term_effects_of_a_Rigid_Interocclusal_Appliance_and_Hypnosis_on_individuals_with_bruxism_a_feasibility_study_for_a_randomized_clinical_trial/links/673df5c8440ad82b18a04c61/Short-term-effects-of-a-Rigid-Interocclusal-Appliance-and-Hypnosis-on-individuals-with-bruxism-a-feasibility-study-for-a-randomized-clinical-trial.pdf