TMJ discomfort can be caused by many different factors, but the most common is stress originating from your neck and shoulders. This could be the result of many years sitting at a desk with poor posture or simply carrying stress in that area. Using Myofascial Release and other techniques, massage can bring relief to tense muscles and allow your neck and shoulders to relax and stay relaxed. There are also a few things you can do on your own to maintain the state of relaxation in between massages.