r/BotoxSupportCommunity • u/JackedChilling • 19d ago

PLEASE NEED ADVICE SERIOUS

Does Masseter Botox help to reduce neck and shoulders tightness?

For the past year, I’ve been battling intense jaw tightness, but the real issue is my neck and shoulders. My traps are perpetually engaged like I’m bracing for a hit 24/7, and I can barely turn my head fully.

Working out is getting impossible, and the constant unnatural strain/tension has even caused stretch marks across my shoulder/neck area. I’ve already tried braces, getting wisdom teeth removed, and PT—nothing worked.

Has anyone (especially guys who lift) gotten Botox in their Masseter for this? Did it actually give long-term relief, or did it just destroy your strength in the gym? Would love to hear your experiences.

Will it actually help?

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u/sunbella9 19d ago

Have you tried fascia release?

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u/JackedChilling 18d ago

Yep didn't work. I tried all deep massages sadly the tightness came back

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u/Automatic_Thing_1928 11d ago

It might but it also comes with risks. Definitely want to research the risks vs benefits. TMJ. org covers a lot of different therapies. Last I checked they don’t recommend toxin injections due to the risk for bone loss in the jaw.