TMJ & the Upper Cervical Corridor
The trigeminal nerve shares fibers with cervical nerves, which means a misaligned atlas can add tension to the jaw. We evaluate both the neck and bite to see how those two systems are communicating.
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TMJ Relief & the Upper Cervical Link
Jaw pain, clicking, and tension headaches often share the same nerve pathway as the upper cervical spine, so we look at the neck when treating TMJ symptoms.
Oct 5, 2025·TMJ · Muscle Tension · Posture
Precision Adjustments
Gentle upper cervical adjustments relieve pressure on the jaw-supporting muscles, which allows the TMJ to track more smoothly and the surrounding fascia to unwind.
Lifestyle & Relief
We coach posture, stress awareness, and bite habits so the gentle upper cervical work can hold longer. Patients often notice jaw tension easing within a few visits when the body is supported holistically.
Final Thoughts
Treating the upper cervical spine keeps TMJ patients heading toward steadier relief, whether the root is stress, posture, or a collision years ago.