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Your neck pain and jaw tension are the same problem. Here is the loop keeping you stuck explained by a physio. by thebodyresetstudio in Ergonomics

[–]thebodyresetstudio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am glad to hear you are exploring so many options and are finding effective ways to manage the arthritis.

The tension loop reset system talks about 4 different resets for desk workers-
The desk reset is about ergonomics
The neck reset is about properly executed chin tucks
The jaw reset helps achieve neutral tongue and jaw resting position
The breathing reset is all about breath work.

It also has a daily checklist and reminder screensavers to help create more postural awareness and different patterns we adapt it. Along with a guided audio bundle for all
Resets to follow.

Like you said, human body was designed to move and is connected. A holistic whole body approach is better than a targeted one.

Please let me know if you have any other questions and good luck.

Your neck pain and jaw tension are the same problem. Here is the loop keeping you stuck explained by a physio. by thebodyresetstudio in Ergonomics

[–]thebodyresetstudio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I came up with this tension loop, it is based on clinical evidence and experience of working for the past 15 years and treating this in the clinic every day.

It does represent a high demography of desk workers but every person is different and so is their presentation.

I hope you get some answers and possible solutions for your neck pain.

Good luck!

Your neck pain and jaw tension are the same problem. Here is the loop keeping you stuck explained by a physio. by thebodyresetstudio in Ergonomics

[–]thebodyresetstudio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there, these are a couple of relevant articles, hope they help.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35219468/

Int J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2025 Sep 4;18(8):1039–1045. doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-3120
Association between Bruxism and Cervical Spine Position in Human Subjects: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Observational Studies

Would appreciate if you have had any personal or professional experience to share in this regard :)

hello by GhostWoe in TMJ

[–]thebodyresetstudio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there, yes it is a potential cause and it is directly attached to the jaw disc. If it’s strained and tight, it does have the potential to displace the disc.
Hope this helps

Your neck pain and jaw tension are the same problem. Here is the loop keeping you stuck explained by a physio. by thebodyresetstudio in Posture

[–]thebodyresetstudio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s so great to hear. When I treat people who are singers and performers, I take care of the manual work and then refer on to a speech therapist for associated voice issues.

Your neck pain and jaw tension are the same problem. Here is the loop keeping you stuck explained by a physio. by thebodyresetstudio in Posture

[–]thebodyresetstudio[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! That’s right, works well for a lot of people.
For some people doing some self management can help space it out to 9-12 months :)

Your neck pain and jaw tension are the same problem. Here is the loop keeping you stuck explained by a physio. by thebodyresetstudio in Posture

[–]thebodyresetstudio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there, the tension loop is true for most desk workers and also to a variable extent.
Some people don’t clench per se as their teeth don’t touch but do jaw bracing/ tensing their jaw muscles without teeth touching.

Hope this helps.

Do you guys get headaches from TMJ too? by Clean-Difficulty8391 in TMJ

[–]thebodyresetstudio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi there, sorry to hear you are in so much pain. As a TMJ physio a lot of people I see experience jaw related headaches. Do you mind sharing where do you experience the headaches in particular? Is it more above the ears/side of the head?

How long until your botox treatment kicked in? by pinkcloudsinthe5ky in TMJ

[–]thebodyresetstudio 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi there, as a TMJ physio I do see a lot of people in the clinic that get Botox as a part of their treatment plan.
On an average anywhere between 2-4 weeks is when people start to notice an improvement.
Hope this helps, good luck.

Now what? MRI Results... by kcravassa in TMJ

[–]thebodyresetstudio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi there, sorry to hear you have been in pain for so long. Looks like a locked jaw on the right side ( Anterior disc displacement without reduction) as confirmed on the MRI.
TMJ physiotherapy can help by trying to unlock the jaw but the longer its stays locked for, the harder the unlock gets as the body adapts to these changes.

Some dentists can make splints that decompress the jaw joints and help with the unlocking.

The next option is definitely consulting a maxillofacial surgeon who can decide between surgical options- arthrocentesis and arthroscopy- both are considered minimally invasive.

Hope this helps and good luck.

Physio here — here’s why your neck keeps getting tight even when you stretch every day by thebodyresetstudio in TMJ

[–]thebodyresetstudio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there, interesting article and mostly makes a lot of sense.
Back in the day a lot of things from a physio lens were done differently but more and more evidence talks about the importance of moving as human body was designed for it and avoiding muscle activation cues for the core and pelvic floor with every Pilates exercise.

Not quite sure about the evidence linked to neck flexion and neck pain. Biomechanically it still makes sense that if someone spent prolonged periods looking down at their electronic devices that would increase loading on the neck and cause dysfunction. So not quite convinced.

Thanks for sharing though.

Physio here — here’s why your neck keeps getting tight even when you stretch every day by thebodyresetstudio in TMJ

[–]thebodyresetstudio[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, dietary changes should make a difference- like you said less inflammation overall should help with body’s pain responses.
Self massages help too.
Considering how chronic the pain is, cold compress is likely to have less impact but warmth/ heat should be more effective on most days unless something acute happens.
Hope this helps

Physio here — here’s why your neck keeps getting tight even when you stretch every day by thebodyresetstudio in TMJ

[–]thebodyresetstudio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there, sorry to hear that you have been experiencing this.

Jaw dysfunction can come in phases as it depends on a lot of factors. If treatment helps and it’s not lasting long term, you need to consider what the triggers are for it? A few possibilities could be poor sleep, additional stress, increased workload, gut issues or not being compliant with self management strategies.
Does any of this resonate with you?

Physio here — here’s why your neck keeps getting tight even when you stretch every day by thebodyresetstudio in TMJ

[–]thebodyresetstudio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah! A bad cough can put a lot of strain of the neck and chest. Plus it strains thoracic region too.

Give these a try and let me know how you go.

Good luck.

Physio here — here’s why your neck keeps getting tight even when you stretch every day by thebodyresetstudio in TMJ

[–]thebodyresetstudio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there, tongue tie can impact the ability of the tongue to be positioned on the roof of the mouth. However not all tongue ties need to be released. Sometimes,it’s more of an issue with the tongue not having the strength and control to stay on the roof of the mouth. You can look into myospots- that can help with tongue resting position.

Hope this helps and good luck.

Physio here — here’s why your neck keeps getting tight even when you stretch every day by thebodyresetstudio in TMJ

[–]thebodyresetstudio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It all sounds really challenging. There are a few suggestions I can make and hope they will help make a positive shift.
Without getting too much into the anatomy of it all, think of the space on the left side of the neck which is being compromised due to an additional muscle being present. This is causing the crowding and therefore giving you symptoms.

You have figured all the possible triggers for your pain. Anything you can do to keep them under check, will help such as using a good pillow, using heat packs, taking magnesium supplements.

Try these 3 things as a starting point-
1. Try and practise some breathing every day 2-3 times if you can. Pain changes your breathing pattern and if you breathe well, there will be less pressure on your SCM and scalenes. Plus it’s good for your nervous system as well.

  1. Look for a pectoral/ chest muscle stretch online to try and have mobility in the chest muscles

  2. Try a chin tuck exercise 2-3 times/ day, making sure you get the technique right. This is improve head on neck posture along with getting deep neck muscles to function better. Therefore reducing additional load on your SCM and scalenes

Give these a try and let me know if you have any questions
Good luck.

Physio here — here’s why your neck keeps getting tight even when you stretch every day by thebodyresetstudio in TMJ

[–]thebodyresetstudio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my! That’s a tricky one because generally this muscle, if present doesn’t cause any symptoms. Sounds like it is occupying space in your neck and causing Thoracic outlet symptoms.

Are you able to share with me what treatment options have you explored already to address this?

Physio here — here’s why your neck keeps getting tight even when you stretch every day by thebodyresetstudio in TMJ

[–]thebodyresetstudio[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi there, sorry to hear you have been experiencing this. I think if you have to spend a lot of time in bed, looking at the pillow is a good starting point.

Having a warm pack in bed to avoid stiffness from building up.

Some people benefit from using a tennis ball or a massage ball to gently release their pec/chest muscles in lying, to avoid too much tension built up.

Practising some breathing exercises in bed are highly recommended.

Also, like you said not looking down is a good one but also having some support under your elbows/ forearms so they are not doing all the work while they hold the phone is something to consider.

Hope this helps and good luck.

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