Both target the same muscle knots. An injection uses a needle and anesthetic; our trigger point therapy is non-invasive and drug-free. When pain comes from inside the joint rather than the muscle, we may discuss PRF injections instead.
Non-invasive Solutions
Trigger Point Therapy
Trigger point therapy in Raleigh, NC releases the tight muscle knots in the jaw, neck and face that refer pain into your head. Drug-free myofascial pain treatment for Raleigh, Cary and Durham.
TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre of Raleigh-Durham
What Is Trigger Point Therapy?
Trigger point therapy targets hyperirritable muscle knots that refer pain into the jaw, head, neck and shoulders. They form in the masseter and temporalis — the muscles that close the jaw — which is why they can refer pain to a temple, an ear or the side of the face.
Releasing that tension restores normal muscle function and treats a primary driver of chronic pain — an established approach to myofascial pain in temporomandibular disorders (Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry, 2025). Dr. Charles Ferzli uses it within a personalized plan for TMJ disorder and chronic facial pain.
When To Seek Trigger Point Therapy
Chronic Jaw Pain
Ongoing discomfort or tightness in the jaw that worsens with chewing or speaking.
Headaches or Migraines
Frequent headaches linked to muscle tension around the jaw and temples.
Facial or Neck Stiffness
Difficulty turning the head or relaxing facial muscles.
Sleep Disruptions
Nighttime clenching or grinding that leads to pain and restless sleep.
Myofascial Pain Treatment for the Jaw, Neck and Face
Tight muscles don’t just cause local pain — they affect jaw alignment, posture and even sleep. Painkillers dull the symptom without resolving the knot, so it comes back.
Targeted Muscle Relief
Releases knots in the jaw, face and neck muscles that keep TMJ disorder flaring.
Improved Jaw Function
Restores natural motion when an oral appliance protects your teeth but leaves the muscle tight.
Whole-Body Benefit
Relieves the tension that drives tension headaches and poor posture.
Safe and Natural
Non-invasive and drug-free, alone or alongside laser therapy.
Our Approach
Why Choose Us?
Trigger point therapy is one of the specialized services we provide at the TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre of Raleigh-Durham. Our focus is on identifying the root causes behind your symptoms and delivering safe, non-surgical solutions that support long-term health and comfort.
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Our Commitment
You Don’t Have to Live in Pain
Muscle tension is one of the most common — and most overlooked — causes of TMJ pain. At the TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre of Raleigh-Durham, trigger point therapy offers a safe, natural way to relieve discomfort and restore balance. Schedule your consultation today and start your journey to lasting relief.
(919) 323-4242 Message UsTrigger Point Therapy Questions
No. You may feel mild pressure as a trigger point releases, followed quickly by relief.
Sessions run 15–30 minutes with no downtime. Some patients feel relief after one or two; chronic tension may need a short, personalized series.
TMJ pain, headaches, migraines, neck stiffness and facial discomfort caused by muscle tension.