TMJ & Jaw Pain: Understanding the Connection to Head and Posture in Norwood MA

Among the areas of the body that chiropractors are able to help, many people are surprised to learn that the jaw is on the list. It's easy to associate back pain and neck pain with chiropractic treatment, but people who suffer from TMJ or Temporomandibular Joint Disorder in Norwood MA can also find relief.

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HOW HEAD TENSION AFFECTS YOUR JAW in Norwood MA

From a postural and muscular standpoint, the head can become overwhelmed by tightness and compression from the scalp muscles above and the neck muscles below. This pressure can cause the head to shrink or tighten slightly, forcing the jaw muscles to work harder to stabilize the jaw joint.
This creates a pulling and holding pattern that stresses your head, jaw, and nervous system. Dr. Smyth refers to this as “Hard Head Syndrome”—a pattern of muscular tension and compression that both the patient and doctor can often feel.
Gravity is constantly pressing down on us, and your body must resist that force. The head is the highest point of your body and serves as your body’s emergency brake to maintain posture. When the larger structures and tissues below are tense or misaligned, that stress transfers upward, overloading the head and jaw muscles.
Because the jaw is physically attached to the head, tension in the head frequently leads to jaw tension and pain.

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The QSM3 Approach: Unwinding Tension, Restoring Balance

Your body is likely stuck in a shifted and twisted posture that’s contributing to your jaw and head tension.

Here’s how QSM3 addresses it:

• We carefully assess your body’s postural shifts and twists to identify the source of tension.
• We use full spine imaging to visualize the structural stress patterns in your body.
• Then, we gently unwind the holding patterns causing neurological strain, moving the tension away from your head and jaw and down into the lower body where it can be better managed.

As this happens, your head and jaw relax, and the symptoms often lessen or disappear.

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Consistent Care for Lasting Relief

TMJ and jaw issues usually stem from deep-rooted postural patterns that take time to correct. At each visit, we measure your posture and tension before and after care, so we can track progress and tailor treatment for the best possible results.
The sooner and more effectively we can restore your body’s alignment and reduce tension, the faster you’ll experience relief from jaw pain.

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Don’t let jaw pain control your life—there’s a structural reason behind it, and with the right care, it can be addressed.