Your nervous system is simply stuck in protection mode. It’s trying to help you… but it hasn’t learned how to switch off.
TMJ pain is rarely just about the jaw. It’s your body responding to daily stress, posture, and habits. Here’s what I see every day in my Chicago TMJ practice:
Your jaw braces without you noticing. Often during sleep or focus.
Screens pull your head forward. Your jaw and neck overwork just to hold you up.
Old dental work, stress, or injuries can leave your muscles guarded and tight.
If you’re dealing with TMJ pain, jaw tension, or headaches in Chicago, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
I offer focused, one-on-one care in my Lakeview studio.
Quiet. Professional. Fully tailored to you.
This is not a quick fix.
But it can change how your body feels — often faster than you expect.
Posted on devon killoranTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Do yourself a favor and book an appointment with Marzena! I was desperate after trying Botox, dry needling, acupuncture, and several night guards to reduce my TMJ pain. Her services have helped me immensely in a short period of time. She is warm, funny, and very knowledgeable about chronic pain. I am so thankful I decided to invest in her services.Posted on Kristin SzybowiczTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My experience with Marzena has been miraculous! I came in after trying what felt like everything to reduce my tmj pain and tension. I had gotten a night guard, done two rounds of physical therapy, saw a chiropractor, did dry needling, and got botox. Within my first session, where we mostly discussed the issue and did about 10 minutes of hands on work, I could tell a difference which allowed my jaw to relax a little bit and open wider. It was amazing! I have continued and after 3 hands-on sessions the tension in my neck has disappeared and my jaw tension is relaxing with results lasting a few days. I am excited to continue working with Marzena to have long lasting results!Posted on Margaret HensleyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Marzena has been a huge support in my journey around managing my chronic TMJ pain. She is kind, attentive, and will do everything in her power to help manage your pain. She understands chronic pain more than most doctors, and knows the TMJ joint very well. She is a God send. I highly, highly recommend herPosted on Mary FialaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Marzena is seriously a miracle worker. I've been dealing with terrible TMJ pain for over a year, and she thoughtfully set a practice for us that each time we have a session, has decreased my pain and tension incredibly. She's so good at what she does, if you experience any kind of muscle pain see her you'll be so grateful you did!Posted on Vero STrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It all began with a string of unfortunate events resulting from shoddy orthodontic work, which left me grappling with excruciating TMJ pain and persistent jaw popping. The pain became so bad, I would eat only once in the evening right before bed and avoided social situations that required talking. I saw a few physical therapists, but none provided relief. Desperate for a solution, I turned to Yelp, That's when I stumbled upon Back to Touch massage and Marzena, whom I call The Jaw Whisperer. In our first session, Marzena immediately displayed a profound understanding of my physical and emotional struggles. She let me cry as I explained how and why my jaw and teeth became out of alignment, and she used that information to customize my treatment. To my surprise, the jaw popping subsided after just three sessions - going from multiple times per day to once or twice per week. After five sessions, the jaw popping was completely gone. Marzena also took the time to teach me simple exercises I could practice at home, empowering me to take charge of my own healing journey. Thanks to Marzena's continuing care and support, I am learning to manage my pain and gradually trying to return to a normal life.Posted on Sarah SchmidtTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been working with Marzena for several months now to treat severe TMJ pain and migraines. I was having 4-5 migraines a week. After our first session, I had some relief, but truly after session #2 i really saw a difference. I am down to 1 migraine a week on average and my TMJ has decreased dramatically. This progress requires ongoing treatment, but the frequency of our sessions is decreasing over time. Marzena is truly passionate about helping her clients find pain relief. I cannot recommend her enough!Posted on Brittany BTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Marzena is wonderful. At the first appointment, she did a thorough evaluation and assessed my goals prior to starting. Based on this, we established a treatment plan. After even the first session, I saw improvement in pain and stiffness, which continues to improve with each session. I never write google reviews, but recommend Marzena to anyone who struggles with TMJ issues.Posted on Tom RyanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've had a really great experience with Marzena for TMJ pain! After the first few sessions, my pain and inflammation did increase for a few days, but after the third session and beyond, I have seen durable, improving, and lasting results. Marzena has also helped me reframe how I think about pain, and she is responsive to my needs. Marzena is exceptional at massage but also is a caring person who invites you to share a little more about yourself and she does the same. She is a joy to work with and I'm grateful that I found her!Posted on kean obrienTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Marzena is wonderful. My TMJ has significantly decreased from the work she is doing. I have had many massages for this issue and non of them have been this effective
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