Do you wake up with a stiff neck or a dull headache that greets you before your morning coffee does? You might chalk it up to a bad pillow or a restless night — but your jaw could be the real culprit.
Our chiropractors at Therapy X often see clients suffering from chronic neck pain and persistent headaches, only to discover that the root cause isn’t in the neck at all — it’s in the TMJ (temporomandibular joint). This small joint, which connects your jaw to your skull, can have a surprisingly big impact on your posture, tension patterns, and even your sleep quality.
When the TMJ is misaligned or overworked (think clenching or grinding your teeth at night), it can trigger a domino effect of tightness through your jaw, neck, and shoulders. Over time, this results in chronic neck stiffness, recurring headaches, and that frustrating feeling of tension that just won’t let up.
Treating neck pain without addressing TMJ dysfunction is like putting a bandage on a leaky pipe — it might help temporarily, but the issue keeps coming back. Understanding the true cause of your chronic neck pain allows for targeted and lasting treatment.
People who often benefit from TMJ-focused care include those who:
Left untreated, TMJ dysfunction can lead to worsening headaches, uneven wear on your teeth, nerve irritation, and even changes in facial alignment. The good news? It’s highly treatable once identified.
At Therapy X, our chiropractic treatments for TMJ-related neck pain focus on restoring proper movement to both the jaw and the neck. This helps reduce inflammation, improve alignment, and calm the nervous system’s tension response.
These treatments are gentle, non-invasive, and can complement whatever care you’re already receiving — whether it’s massage therapy, physiotherapy, or acupuncture. Many clients experience noticeable relief within the first few sessions.
When you walk into Therapy X, you’re not just seeing one clinician — you’re gaining access to a whole multidisciplinary team. Our chiropractors, physiotherapists, registered massage therapists, and acupuncturists work collaboratively to uncover the true cause of your pain and design a plan that treats it from every angle.
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all care. Every neck tells a story, and we’re here to help you rewrite yours — pain-free, and with better sleep.
If you’re tired of waking up sore, tense, or foggy-headed, it might be time to look beyond your pillow and consider your jaw. Book an appointment at Therapy X today and let our expert team help uncover the root cause of your chronic neck pain — so you can finally wake up feeling refreshed, not restricted.
With Care,
Therapy X Collective