LeAnn Rimes Breaks Down in Tears During Emotional Jaw Release Treatment

The country star says years of TMJ tension had affected her singing ability.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 8:33pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of LeAnn Rimes' jaw and neck area, captured in dramatic high-contrast studio lighting to reveal the intricate textures of her skin and underlying musculature. The image conveys a sense of tension and release, with a glowing, high-fashion aesthetic.A powerful moment of emotional release as country star LeAnn Rimes undergoes a deep fascial treatment to address years of built-up jaw and neck tension.Bow Today

LeAnn Rimes recently underwent a deep jaw release treatment with wellness company Human Garage, which left her in tears as it released years of built-up tension in her jaw and neck. Rimes has long struggled with TMJ issues that have impacted her singing voice, and this treatment was an emotional breakthrough in her ongoing journey to heal her body.

Why it matters

Rimes' openness about her physical struggles highlights the challenges many performers face in maintaining their instrument - their voice and body. Her story resonates with fans and sheds light on the hidden tolls of the music industry, encouraging more dialogue around self-care and wellness for artists.

The details

In an Instagram video, Rimes can be seen undergoing the deep jaw release technique with Human Garage co-founder Garry Lineham. As he adjusts her jaw, Rimes becomes visibly emotional, saying "Oh my God" repeatedly before breaking down in tears once the treatment is complete. Lineham tells Rimes "that part of your life is over," to which she responds "that part of my life better be over." Rimes explains that the tension release made her realize just how much stress her body had been holding onto, which had affected her singing ability over the years.

  • Rimes underwent the deep jaw release treatment on Sunday, March 30, 2026.

The players

LeAnn Rimes

A 43-year-old country music singer who has long struggled with TMJ issues that have impacted her singing voice. She recently underwent an emotional jaw release treatment to help release years of built-up tension.

Garry Lineham

The co-founder of wellness company Human Garage, who performed the deep jaw release technique on LeAnn Rimes.

Human Garage

A global wellness movement aimed at helping people self-heal from pain, stress, and trauma through "fascial maneuvers" like the jaw release treatment performed on LeAnn Rimes.

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What they’re saying

“You got it, hold on.”

— Garry Lineham, Co-founder, Human Garage

“Say that part of my life is over.”

— Garry Lineham, Co-founder, Human Garage

“That part of my life better be over.”

— LeAnn Rimes

“Oh my God, you just don't realize how much tension is in there.”

— LeAnn Rimes

“Until it's gone.”

— Garry Lineham, Co-founder, Human Garage

What’s next

Rimes plans to continue her wellness journey and explore more fascial work to address the long-term impacts of TMJ and other physical stressors on her singing voice and overall health.

The takeaway

Rimes' emotional breakthrough highlights the importance of performers prioritizing self-care and addressing underlying physical and mental health issues that can impact their craft. Her transparency encourages more open conversations around the challenges faced by artists in the music industry.