Neck, Spine, Jaw. One team, one result.
A forward head and long screen hours can throw your jaw mechanics out of sync.
Most people think of TMJ as a jaw-only issue, but the thing is, the jaw, neck, and spine all work as one unit. And hours spent hunched at a desk or bent over a phone strain that unit, placing more stress on your jaw. Over time, that compensation shows up as soreness, clicking, and chewing fatigue.
The way most of us look at our screens causes us to tilt our heads forward, which stresses our jaw stabilizers. And when that stress spreads to our shoulders and upper back, it changes how the jaw ‘tracks,’ creating more friction. The crazy thing is, there might be no pain in the jaw to clue you into what’s happening!
TMJ really is more common that you think. The good news? When your posture, neck, and jaw finally start working together again, that’s when relief really lasts, and that’s where our care shines!
So, make sure to schedule an appointment. We’ll ease those tension producing patterns to help you find real relief that lasts!