Yes! Misalignment of the jaw is one of the major sources of neck and back pain. Most people are completely unaware of the fact that the jaw (TMJ) joint is directly linked with the alignment of the skull and upper spine. “If the jaw is out of position, the muscles under the skull, the cervical spine muscles, and the upper back muscles will have to work harder to keep the head in a straight position.
This continuous muscular overload results in various problems such as neck stiffness, shoulder tightness, headaches, pain in the upper back, and even dizziness at times. Patients continuously treat the “neck pain” or “back pain,” but the real reason (jaw alignment) remains neglected.
That is why the pain returns after 2–3 days. Today, you will discover the impact of jaw misalignment on the entire spine, along with the advanced physiotherapy treatment at Physio Resource – the best physiotherapy clinic in Gulberg Lahore – which can root out this problem through proper TMJ + Cervical spine correction.
What Causes Jaw Misalignment To Create Pain In The Neck And Back
The jaw joint and the upper neck vertebrae have shared connections through nerves and muscles. Studies conducted indicate that when there is a problem with the TMJ:
- The head moves slightly forward
- The neck muscles get tighter to support the head
- The middle back muscles help
- The posture becomes uneven
This whole process results in chronic pain being generated. This is known as Biomechanical Chain Dysfunction.
Typical Signs of Jaw Related Neck/Back Pain
- Severe tightness in the neck, mainly the upper part
- Pain while chewing or opening the mouth wide
- Feeling heaviness in the shoulder
- Headaches (especially around the temples)
- Jaw clicking or loss of jaw stamina
- Back pain becoming worse after long periods of sitting or being under stress
Most Relevant: TMJ (JAW) Dysfunctions Treatment in Lahore
The Negative Impact of Stress on This Condition
One of the major consequence of stress is the increase in jaw clenching and grinding, which may occur even when asleep. This eventually leads to the activation of the masseter and temporalis muscles, resulting in the overstressing of the neck muscles thus inviting pain to spread.
How Physiotherapy Treats Jaw Misalignment Effectively
At PhysioResource, with the Best Physiotherapist in Lahore, we provide scientific TMJ-focused physiotherapy:
- Soft tissue release of jaw & neck muscles
- TMJ joint mobilization
- Dry needling for overactive muscles
- Cervical spine alignment correction
- Posture retraining
- Jaw resting posture training
- Strengthening of deep cervical flexors
This helps in achieving proper jaw alignment taking the pain away for good.
Who Should Get Assessed?
If you are suffering from neck or upper back pain and at the same time also experiencing:
- Jaw tightness
- Teeth grinding
- Jaw clicking
- Headaches
- Facial pain
then you require a combined TMJ + Cervical assessment.
Schedule your appointment now!
Neck and back pains’ being the case, proper treatment for jaw misalignment will prevent any occurrences of pain. Painkillers constitute a temporary solution – the correct assessment is the only way out of the situation.
Schedule your total TMJ + Neck evaluation at PhysioResource – Best Physiotherapy Clinic in Gulberg Lahore. Receive the state-of-the-art treatment based on the root cause and be free from pain once again.
Physio Resource
Phone No: 0304-4283442
Address: 93-A1, Gurumangat Road, Gullberg, III Lahore
Author Dr. Ahmad Bilal
Dr. Ahmad Bilal is a physiotherapist with an excellent track record in the treatment of dysfunctional TMJ, neck and spine disorders. His approach is primarily based on the advanced manual therapy and evidence-based techniques that target the root cause. His methods have earned him a reputation as one of the most result-oriented and trustworthy physiotherapists in Lahore.
Written by: Dr. Ahmad Bilal (Consultant Physiotherapist – MS NMPT)
