TMJ & Forward Head Posture

How the TMJ can be damaged by forward head posture, and how to prevent making it worse through physical therapy.
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[dyloak]

Literally the best person I have every heard speak on the subject. Like why is everyone else so dumb

[captainmorgan]

The Doctor has great communication skills as he explain the process of head posture. Very clear and sensible so the average Joe can understand. I will put the advice into practice. New subscriber...

[KneZor]

Thank you so much! After hundreds of "chin tuck" videos, this is the first one to explain why it was not working for me.

[desmond]

I wish I watched this video sooner. I've been doing chin tucks the whole time hoping to ease my TMJ pain but it's actually exacerbating the problem. I've started doing your exercise instead and let the chin out. Now the pain is mostly gone to the point it doesn't bother me anymore. Thank you.

[brianc.]

I was doing some TMJ research when I came across your video. You hit the nail on the head. As we become more advanced and specialists like myself deal with Head, neck and jaw dysfunctions, people need to seek the correct type of treatment for their problems.
Myoskeletal therapy is becoming known for its high success in Body balance, and one of those areas is TMJ. And I will use the term TMJ loosely because there has been confusion in the terminology surrounding the naming of the face and jaw, but that's another day.

I treat many people with "TMJ" problems, And for decades, people have been programmed to think that their teeth play a huge role in TMJ problems. But are shocked to hear that this is not necessarily the case. It is only about two percent of the time, and that came to be fixed just as quickly since muscles and trigger points play a role; body alignment is the primary focus on TMJ dysfunction. The TMJ is part of the musculoskeletal mechanism related to jaw movement and influences head position. Chin tucks or any other exercises that are not met with bringing the body back

[stevenwalshe]

My goodness, ive been to chiropractora and dentists and not once did they recommend this. Thank you so so much.

[chandansingh]

wonderful demonstration with that skeleton and strings which made it very clear how things perform within our neck. My wife is experiencing the same issue. i subscribed to your channel today Doc!

[CourBarone]

oh my god. i think this video just cured my trouble swallowing.

[amyhoop]

Outstanding description. This helped me to understand an issue I have had for years! Thank you so much!

[wilmachaffin]

I've been following the old style of chin tucks and same pain for years doing it. I have an under bite but trying this way feels much better and different. Thanks for video.

[theTMJdoc]

this is a wonderful and informative video! :) Can't wait to collaborate with you, Dr. Jeff!!

[abbierose]

😲 This makes so much sense! I couldn't figure out why nasal breathing always makes my jaw tight. I see now it's because my jaw muscles are actively resisting tension in order to close. I've never been diagnosed with TMJ or anything, but I also now understand why my jaw pops when I open my mouth. That visual model was extremely helpful.

[kaitlinsly]

You seriously helped me so much. I could never understand why I had so many problems with my jaw. I have a 3" forward head posture and see doctors constantly who just wrote of my jaw pain as inflammation from my disease. Understand what is happening with my jaw is going to help me fix my TMJ problem at the same time I'm working on my FHP. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

[reneem]

Thanks a lot.. Great information !
I'm suffering from TMJ dysfunction after wisdom teeth extraction. My posture is definitely contributing to the problem . I used to feel chin tuck always worsens my pain and even balance. After watching this video, I understood the reason behind this.
I have developed trigger points in cervical paraspinal muscles. I hope this exercise helps pain and muscle tightness.
Thanks a lot doctor..

[retrochill]

I dozed off cuz you’re so relaxing…but woke up with the pushit snippet lol

[mikkqu]

The funny thing for me: I started doing exactly what is described in this video, cause it felt like it's releasing some of the pressure and makes my neck less stuff after a long workday. Then I told my friend about how happy I am after I started doing this little funny exercise cause it helps me to feel much better. Then youtube recommended this video to me.

[meetpatel]

Great video, now i know, Rather than pulling mandible back it is important to correct cervical spine. That way i can help my airway instead of causing more trouble. Thanks a lot doctor ❤

[azzamabdurrahman]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! Your channel helps me a lot

[Invincible_Viltrumite]

It can help with fix my forward head posture 😢

[jo-yymg]

Thank you. This feels more comfortable compared to jamming the chin back. I've seen a video by a PT on YouTube saying that people with TMJ should habitually potract the jaw in posture (and stay there) by up to a few mm's to prevent shearing forces on the disc. I find this helps and reduces my ear fullness but can this be detrimental on the muscles and tmj's in the long term. I have forward head posture and feel that's where my jaw pain and left ear fullness has come from although I do clench like crazy ever since having kids haha. TMJ CT scans have shown that my Tmj's are normal with no deterioration.