Resolve Wellness

So what brings you in today?

Well, it only hurts when I do this *listen to dubstep and headbang*

Best day to get a massage?

Well, that would be Saturday with David!

Yes, we are now open on Saturdays, and if you are looking to book on the weekend, check out David in Carmel Valley, San Diego.

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✈️ Summer travel is HERE — and your body shouldn't have to suffer for it. ☀️Long flights, road trips, and hauling luggage can leave your hips, back, and shoulders screaming by the time you reach your destination. But a little self-care on the go goes a long way. Here are our favorite travel-friendly tools to keep you mobile all summer:

🎾 Lacrosse Ball — Pack one in your carry-on. Use it against a wall or the floor to target tight spots in your glutes, upper back, and the base of your neck. 60 seconds per spot can make a world of difference.

🟫 Foam Roller — If you have the luggage space, bring it. Rolling out your IT band, quads, and thoracic spine after a long day of walking or sitting helps restore circulation and reduce stiffness.

🙌 Massage Techniques — Simple self-massage strokes on your calves and feet after long flights can help prevent swelling and improve blood flow. Research shows even brief massage-style compression can reduce perceived fatigue in travelers.

Pro tip: apply 30–60 seconds of sustained pressure to a tight area rather than rushing through it. That's what we do in clinic, and it works the same way at home (or in your hotel room).

And when you're back in San Diego? Come see us at Resolve Wellness. Our San Diego massage therapy team will undo whatever the summer put your body through. 😄

📍 Multiple San Diego locations — link in bio to book your post-trip recovery session.

Some people call us "body workers."

Some people call us "massage therapists."

We prefer that you

Well... call us and book that appointment 😉

you have a headache in your ELBOW?! We don't know where to start... maybe with your traps?😅

🧤 Inside the jaw: how we work on the lateral pterygoids for TMJD relief

This is one of the most powerful — and least-known — techniques we use at Resolve Wellness for clients dealing with TMJD. And yes, it involves going inside the mouth. Here's exactly what's happening and why it works. 👇

The lateral pterygoid muscles sit deep inside the jaw and are major contributors to the clicking, locking, and pain associated with TMJD. Because of their location, they simply cannot be reached from the outside alone.

✅ WHAT WE DO:

With a clean glove on, your massage therapist gently places a finger inside your cheek, reaching toward the back of the mouth alongside the upper teeth. At the same time, the other hand holds the outside of the cheek — creating a gentle compression of the lateral pterygoid region.

✅ WHY IT WORKS:

This two-point contact (inside + outside) allows us to hold the muscle directly, creating space in the jaw joint and giving the surrounding tissue room to release. The pressure is intentionally kept very light — this is a subtle technique, not a deep-tissue dig. Even small amounts of release here can create significant relief in jaw tension, clicking, and restricted opening.

✅ WHAT TO EXPECT:

Most clients feel immediate pressure relief in the jaw during and after this technique. It may feel unusual at first — that's completely normal. Your comfort and communication with your therapist always guide the session.

This is one of the reasons intraoral massage at Resolve Wellness goes beyond what a standard massage can offer. 💙

Curious about whether this technique is right for you? Book a consultation with us today!



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