Tip Top Health Rehab + Chiro

✨ 5 Myths About Acupuncture You Need to Stop Believing! ✨

Think acupuncture is painful or just for pain relief? 🤔 Let’s set the record straight! Swipe through to uncover the truth behind these common misconceptions.

Ready to experience the real benefits of acupuncture? Our expert, Allison, has expanded her hours to accommodate your schedule. Evening appointments are filling up fast, so book yours today! 📅✨

📣 Welcome Allison Adams to Our Team! 🌟

We're thrilled to introduce Allison Adams, our new acupuncturist! With a passion for disco, a background as a Toronto Argonaut Cheerleader, and years of experience as a news reporter, Allison brings a unique and vibrant energy to our clinic.

🌍 From living all over the world to raising two amazing kids, her rich life experiences make her a wonderful addition to our team.

✨ Book your appointment now to experience Allison's exceptional care and expertise!

🌟 Testimonial Spotlight! 🌟

We're incredibly grateful for our amazing patients and their kind words! Dr. Natalie Lopez is dedicated to providing professional, personalized care at every stage of life, from pre-natal and post-natal to pediatric care. Seeing our patients and their families thrive is the most rewarding part of what we do.

Thank you for trusting us with your chiropractic needs and for sharing your journey with us! 💖

🧠 Why Neck Pain Happens: The Hidden Culprits
Dealing with neck pain? It might not just be about your neck! Here are three surprising reasons why you might be feeling that discomfort:

1️⃣ Upper Back Stiffness:

Your upper back (thoracic spine) is like the foundation of a building. When it's stiff, it can create tension and restrict movement, leading to neck pain. Think of it as the domino effect - when one part is off, others follow!
2️⃣ Shoulder Weakness:

Shoulders support your neck and head. Weakness in your shoulder muscles can cause your neck to overcompensate, leading to strain and pain. Strengthening your shoulders can provide better support and reduce neck pain.
3️⃣ Jaw Dysfunction:

Believe it or not, your jaw (TMJ) is closely connected to your neck. Issues like clenching or misalignment can cause referred pain to your neck. Addressing jaw dysfunction can be a game-changer for alleviating neck discomfort.
🦴 At our clinic, we specialize in identifying and treating these underlying issues to give you lasting relief. Our team, including our expert acupuncturist Allison Adams, is here to help you on your journey to a pain-free life!

🌟 Book your appointment today and let’s tackle that neck pain together!

🔹 "It must be because I'm getting old." 🔹

I hear this from patients all the time. But the truth? It's often not age—it's an injury that's slowing you down. Injuries can make you feel stiff and sluggish, but don’t worry—you’re not old, you’re just in pain.

💥 Injuries suck, but here's the good news: Recovery is possible! Let's use this as motivation to keep moving and stay active, especially once you're past the acute stage of your injury.

Remember, moving well as we age is the key to staying young at heart. 💪💙

Let's get you back on track and feeling great! 🌟

🤔 Struggling with mysterious headaches? Your jaw might be the culprit! Here are some telltale signs:

1️⃣ Waking up with headaches
2️⃣ Pain along your temples and cheeks
3️⃣ Pressure or fullness in your ears
4️⃣ Teeth sensitivity, even without an infection

If any of these sound familiar, it’s time to take action! Let our experts at Tip Top Health help you find relief and get back to feeling your best. Book your appointment today and say goodbye to those pesky headaches! 💆‍♂️💆‍♀️

Struggling with jaw pain or headaches? Seeing a TMJ-trained practitioner could be your game changer! 💆‍♂️💫 Here’s why:

👉🏻Expertise: Specialized knowledge to accurately diagnose TMJ issues.
👉🏻Personalized Treatment: No cookie-cutter approach—get a care plan tailored just for you.
👉🏻Pain Relief: Techniques to reduce pain in the jaw, neck, and head.
👉🏻Multiple Modalities: Benefit from a variety of treatment options for comprehensive care.
👉🏻Whole-Body Approach: Addressing underlying causes, not just symptoms.

Don’t let TMJ pain hold you back—get the personalized, multi-faceted care you need! 💙

Feeling jaw pain? Mindfulness and meditation might be your answer!
✨ Here's how they help: ✨

1)Reduce stress and anxiety, lowering muscle tension.
2) Promote muscle relaxation through deep breathing.
3) Improve posture and body awareness, preventing strain.
4) Alter pain perception, making pain more manageable.
5) Reduce teeth grinding and clenching habits.
6) Enhance emotional control, reducing stress-induced tension.

Take a moment to breathe and be mindful today. Your jaw will thank you! 🙏💆‍♀️

Ever wonder if your jaw pain might be linked to other symptoms? Many patients don’t realize they have temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction until we dig deeper. Here are some sneaky signs that might indicate TMJ issues:

1) Frequent Morning Headaches: Grinding your teeth at night (bruxism) can put extra stress on the TMJ and surrounding muscles, often leading to headaches.

2) Fatigue at the Dentist: If keeping your mouth open quickly tires you out, TMJ dysfunction could be making it harder to open wide for long periods.

3) Dizziness: The TMJ is close to key nerves involved in balance, such as the vestibulocochlear nerve. Inflammation or tension in the TMJ area can disrupt these systems, leading to dizziness or vertigo.

4) Ear Pain or Fullness: The TMJ’s proximity to the ear means inflammation can cause a feeling of fullness or pain in the ear, and sometimes even temporary reduced hearing.

5) Tightness in the front of your Neck Pain or Pain with Yawning: The jaw muscles below your tongue and chin can become tense, causing discomfort in the front of your neck. Yawning requires a full range of motion in your jaw, and limited range can stress these muscles, leading to pain.

If you experience any of these symptoms, they might be related to jaw dysfunction. Consult a practitioner trained to treat TMJ.

We love hearing from our happy patients! Thank you for your kind words. 😊 If you’re looking for personalized care and a thorough understanding of your treatment, come visit us at Tip Top Health Rehab + Chiro! 💪✨

Think chewing gum will give you a defined jaw? Think again! Chewing gum might work your jaw muscles, but it doesn’t build definition like you might hope. It can also cause uneven stress on your jaw joints and muscles since we often chew on one side more than the other. Long periods of gum chewing can lead to repetitive strain on your jaw, especially the masseters, and cause misalignment of the TMJ (jaw joint).

If you don't have jaw issues, you can keep chewing gum, but I recommend limiting it to 15 minutes at a time to avoid unnecessary stress. For fresh breath, opt for mints that dissolve instead. And if you chew gum regularly, it might be wise to get your jaw checked by a specialist.

Stay mindful and keep your jaw healthy!

Jaw pain has many different sources and here are just a few common ones.
1) Stress & Anxiety
This is a huge factor for over 50% of jaw pain!
2) Clenching or Grinding Teeth
The repetitive motion puts a lot of stress on the jaw muscles and joints itself.
3) Chronic Neck Tension
Forward head posture can put increased stress on the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and surrounding muscles. The upper neck muscles help connect the skull to the neck, which helps stabilize the head when using the jaw.
4) Dental Procedures
It could be related to increased inflammation and trauma in the area can create soreness and irritation of the TMJ.

If you're experiencing any of these, it's time to take action! At Tip Top Health, we specialize in diagnosing and treating jaw pain. Don't let discomfort hold you back—schedule an appointment today and start your journey to relief.

Can you spot these hidden symptoms of jaw problems?

🔹 Ear aches
🔹 Headaches
🔹 Low energy (and a cranky mood)
🔹 Neck pain
🔹 Toothaches

A tight jaw is often a symptom of stress and can cause issues that you might not even realize are coming from your jaw. What’s more, the pain creates a vicious cycle: it causes you to be more stressed, which continues to affect your jaw. In turn, that can affect your home life, your work, your diet, and more.

Ready to find some relief? As a modern chiropractor, I want to understand your specific situation first. That way I can create a customized treatment plan for you.

When it comes to dealing with aches and pains, you shouldn’t have to simply accept it as part of life. Book an appointment with Tip Top Health and see what the right treatment can do for you: https://tiptophealth.janeapp.com/ /1

An adjustment is a highly-skilled, precise, and quick movement applied by the hand to a joint in the body. The adjustment itself only moves the joint a few millimetres to restore the motion and improve function of the area. Adjustments can also help decrease tension in the muscles around that joint.

The jaw is a joint, too! It can become misaligned and might need an adjustment to relieve pain. Some of our jaw treatments include hands-on muscle release, massage to release tension, or neck treatments like stretching, exercises, joint work, and muscle work.

Have you ever had a chiropractic adjustment? Let us know what your experience was like in the comments below.

Need to book an appointment? Just follow this link! https://tiptophealth.janeapp.com/ /1

Meet chiropractor Dr. Natalie Lopez, the owner of Tip Top Health.

From a young age, Natalie has felt inspired to help people in a hands-on way, and chiropractic care lets her do just that. As the daughter of immigrant parents, she is passionate about empowering all Canadians with access to a high level of health care.

She gets to meet people from all walks of life, and she loves helping her clients by focusing on functional health. She strives to stay current with the latest in education and has also received training in many areas of chiropractic care.

Dr. Natalie will work towards goals right alongside you and be your greatest cheerleader on the path to tip-top health.

To learn more about Tip Top Health and the work Dr. Natalie does, visit our website: https://tiptophealth.ca/about-us/

We’re so happy we’ve been able to help our clients find relief. But we must admit, it’s not magic—it’s just getting to the root of the problem!

The reason Tip Top Health rehab and chiro is so effective is that we create a personalized health plan that’s specific to you and your needs. We offer a wide range of treatments that cater to whatever issues you’re experiencing and dig deep into the true cause of your pain.

Do you need some relief? Book an appointment with us and feel the “magic” of a clinic that really cares: https://tiptophealth.janeapp.com/ /1

At Tip Top Health, our jaw pain treatments are centered on you. We know that one size does not fit all when it comes to health and wellness, so we take a modern chiropractic approach with our treatment plans.

Our treatments range from soft tissue work to joint stretches to acupuncture. It’s personalized to your needs and your body. We’ll create a care plan to help you manage pain at home or wherever you go. We’ll also work on stress relief techniques such as meditation and diaphragmatic breathing in order for you to find relief.

Ready to get rid of your jaw pain and find relief? Book an appointment with us today and let’s see how we can help: https://tiptophealth.janeapp.com/ /1

Do any of these things sound familiar to you?

🔹 Clicking or locking in your jaw
🔹 Pain after dental work
🔹 Chronic neck pain
🔹 Headaches
🔹 Ear aches

It might be time to figure out what’s going on with your jaw! If you’re feeling drained or want to find jaw pain relief, book an appointment today. Get ready to say goodbye to jaw pain and hello to a new, energized you.

You can book an appointment through this link: https://tiptophealth.janeapp.com/ /1

A journey to better health often comes with a lot of questions. Swipe to read some frequently asked questions we receive at Tip Top Health, and learn a bit more about how we approach wellness with our clients.

Have more questions you didn’t see here? Reach out or leave a comment below. We are always happy to help!

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🌟 ​​Wellness looks different on everyone. 🌟

Tip Top Health is here to help you find the best treatments that will help you feel good in your body. We take the time to listen to your concerns and offer you personalized care based on your individual needs.

Whether you’re dealing with jaw pain, an injury, or rehabilitation after pregnancy, we are the hands-on support you need. No matter how big or small your goals are, you can trust us to be there with you every step of the way.

Your journey to Tip Top Health starts here. Schedule your appointment today! https://tiptophealth.janeapp.com/ /1

Hey, I’m Dr. Natalie Lopez the chiro at our clinic and Ivan is our behind the scenes guy! Clearly we both like The Office... go check out the office experience if you are a fan!

As you’ll likely only be seeing myself in person in the clinic, let’s keep things short and do a little intro on who I am and even better how I can help you.

𝐈’𝐦 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐧𝐞… I’m a cool one 😉. I only kid, expect cheesy jokes like this. I do often get asked if what I do is really chiro?

So I’m here to adjust chiro stereotypes, one joint at a time. 🤣Chiropractic care isn't just about cracking backs - I'm here to offer a range of treatments to 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭, 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲, 𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐩𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐛 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐣𝐚𝐰 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬! Let's break the mold together and give your body the care it deserves.

𝙄𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙈𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙖𝙪𝙜𝙖 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙧𝙮 𝙖 𝙙𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝘿𝙈 𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙤𝙧 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙘 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙞𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪
ca online booking in our profile link OR
📞Call 647-799-5155

𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐣𝐚𝐰! 💆🏻‍♀️ 💀

𝐔𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐣𝐚𝐰!!
𝘚𝘦𝘦𝘮𝘴 𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘰𝘣𝘷𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘫𝘢𝘸 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺? Most of my patients don’t even realize they clench or grind their teeth unless their dentist or partner tells them. My best tip is trying to 𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘩 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘫𝘢𝘸 𝘢 𝘧𝘦𝘸 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘢 𝘥𝘢𝘺 to bring more awareness to the area.

𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐣𝐚𝐰 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬
The easiest way to treat your jaw muscles is sneaking it into a skin care routine. Mix in a few rounds while putting on lotion on your cheeks. If you tend to clench your jaw at night do it before bed even!

𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧/𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐱𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬
𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨 & 𝙖𝙣𝙭𝙞𝙚𝙩𝙮 are very big triggers for jaw pain!! Even though awareness and self massage of those muscles can be helpful, you might have to dig deeper.
☀️If you tend to clench or grind your teeth throughout the day maybe take a midday meditation approach.
🌙if you clench or grind your teeth at night try a bed time meditation.
As for general relaxation tips… go for a walk, be dramatic as you exhale and sneak a few minutes to do something you enjoy

𝐀𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐠𝐮𝐦 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐧𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, & 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠
This causes repetitive overuse in the jaw, especially if you do this a lot throughout the day.
😛 Try instead placing your tongue on the roof of your mouth or making a clucking sound with your mouth. As these can help relax the jaw and can replace the other habits.

Let me know in the comments If you incorporate some of these self care tips or any other ones you do for jaw pain/tension!

Even better if you can sneak in an assessment or treatment with me .ca to help up that jaw self care! 💆🏻‍♀️

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐈 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐌𝐉 (𝐣𝐚𝐰) 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐬?!

I get this question a lot so I thought I’d dive in because honestly it’s not always clear & can make such a big difference once you get it treatment to the area!

𝟭. 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗷𝗮𝘄 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵
📍this can either be from tight muscles, joint, disc displacement or arthritis.
𝟮. 𝗝𝗮𝘄 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵
📍this can be from tight muscles, lack of coordination from your jaw muscles, disc or joint issues
𝟯. 𝗦𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗷𝗮𝘄
📍this often happens from tight jaw muscles but it can happen from joint or disc issues too
𝟰. 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘂𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴
📍I find this often happens from grinding your teeth or clenching your jaw while you sleep

If you are experiencing any of these then it’s about time you take a look at the jaw/TMJ to get it assessed and treated.

If you are in Mississauga and looking to get your jaw/TMJ assessed feel free to book directly via the bio link .ca

Mask Mandate is still in effect for healthcare settings after March 21st.

We continue to make your health and safety our top priority by following the public health guidelines and continuing to follow our sanitization protocols.

We will update this in the future, should anything change.

𝐈𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐭?!

👉🏻👉🏻𝐘𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐒!!

Not only is it safe, but it can also be an effective way to help decrease the aches and pains that come along with the pregnancy journey.

Pregnancy comes with many physical changes on a mom's body in a short time, so chiropractic care can help to make it as comfortable as possible.

Even if you haven't seen a chiropractor before, it can still be beneficial, especially if they advanced training in treating moms (during pregnancy and postpartum).

Spinal adjustments can be incorporated into treatment if needed and comfortable. They are quite safe and have very rare side effects.

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐝𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬?

𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞...
📍Muscle Release
📍Stretching
📍Taping
📍Exercises to help reduce those body aches
📍Joint Stretches
📍Help guide you with your aches and pains & prepping for labour

𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐃𝐌 𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞. 💌

𝐈’𝐦 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐭, 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐈 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫?

𝐔𝐦𝐦… 𝐘𝐄𝐒!!

Your body is going through so many changes during these 9 months but if we want to get technically it’s around 40 weeks!

𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐚 𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐭(chiro, physio &/or massage therapist-ideally all 3)
📌no one’s at their best when they are in pain
📌reduce back and pelvis pain
📌reduce neck pain
📌help manage round ligament pain
📌help with pelvic girdle pain

𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧, 𝐈 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞
📌there’s a lot of postural changes with pregnancy that can still be addressed.
📌the last few weeks of pregnancy there can be a lot of tension and limitation in the pelvis, which doesn’t make delivery any easier. Treatments can help relax the surrounding hip and pelvis muscles and joints to encourage a smoother delivery for your baby
📌they say it takes a village to raise a baby and you deserve a support team to help guide/support you on your postnatal recovery once your baby comes

Let me know in the comments any questions you have or DM directly.

If you are pregnant and looking to get care you can book directly via the profile link or DM directly

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐣𝐚𝐰 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝?!

If you didn’t that’s okay, a lot of people don’t realize they can get their jaw treated or that they can benefit from it!

I hear the quoted post statement so often or even “I wish I had known about this before, I’ve had jaw issues for X amount of years”.

𝐈 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐚 𝐓𝐌𝐉 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠
👇🏻 👇🏻
ᴄʟɪᴄᴋɪɴɢ
ɢʀɪɴᴅɪɴɢ ʏᴏᴜʀ ᴛᴇᴇᴛʜ ᴀᴛ ɴɪɢʜᴛ ᴏʀ ᴅᴀʏ
ᴄʟᴇɴᴄʜɪɴɢ ʏᴏᴜʀ ᴊᴀᴡ
ʟᴏᴄᴋɪɴɢ
ʀᴇᴄᴇɴᴛʟʏ ʜᴀᴅ ᴅᴇɴᴛᴀʟ ᴡᴏʀᴋ
ʜᴇᴀᴅᴀᴄʜᴇꜱ
ᴄʜʀᴏɴɪᴄ ɴᴇᴄᴋ ᴘᴀɪɴ

Feel free to DM me or comment below with any TMJ/ Jaw questions!

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𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐲 𝐣𝐚𝐰 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦?!

It could be a few reasons but here are the most common ones I see in clinic.

🦷𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐲
cue Lady Gaga’s 🎵 𝘊𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘢𝘺, 𝘣𝘢𝘣𝘺 🎵
📍The jaw has two different joints that work together, so if one side is slightly bigger or smaller, you can hear some extra noises.
📍Not to worry, your body can adapt to this and it’s your body’s way to move the jaw

🦷 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧
📍this happens a lot!! We have 2 joints working together to create movement, so there’s bound to be some muscle imbalance.
📍You know how you have a dominant writing hand.. 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗷𝗮𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘂𝘀𝗲? 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗲𝗵!
🦷 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬
📍sounds like a grinding/ crunch referred to as crepitus
📍typically presents on one side and with limited mouth opening
🦷𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
📍can hear 1-2 clicks
📍there’s a disc that acts as a cushion between your skull and lower jaw bones. It moves with your lower jaw as you open and close your mouth protecting the joint surfaces.
📍for some people the disc can either temporarily get stuck between the bones or stay in that stuck position.
📍that’s as simple as I can make it for IG but there’s more to it!

𝐖𝐀𝐈𝐓 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜, 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐚 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐧 but it can be helpful to understand where it is coming from. We can’t get rid of the noise for some cases but we can improve the function of the jaw to make sure there is better movement and less pain.

𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐣𝐚𝐰 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐌 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨.

Any jaw questions for me?! Let me know in the comments 👇🏻👇🏻

𝐖𝐇𝐘 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐲 𝐣𝐚𝐰 𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐭?!?

Jaw pain is something that is more and more common these day and often people don’t know where it comes from. There are a lot of common triggers that can bring it on or intensify it, so let’s better understand them.

1. 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒!! This is a big one, it’s a common reason I’ve seen my patients with jaw pain and it’s one for me too. Try including some relaxation techniques and deep breathing during those times
2. 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐡 (𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐱𝐢𝐬𝐦): a lot of my patients do this at times of stress or subconsciously during their sleep. Of course you can’t stop yourself if you aren’t awake but you can relax your jaw before bed to see if that helps reduce it.
3. 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐣𝐚𝐰: this is one I find people don’t realize until after they’ve done it for a while. A big one for helping this trigger is AWARENESS, can’t reduce something you aren’t even aware you are doing.
4. 𝐁𝐚𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐬 (𝐠𝐮𝐦 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐧𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐩𝐞𝐧). Nobody’s perfect, we all have not so great habits we’ve developed when we are bored or stressed. Again this required awareness but I also like to replace it with a good habit like a deep breath in and exhale with your mouth to relax your cheeks.
5. 𝐔𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: okay this is one a lot of my patients don’t even realize are connected. Your upper neck helps stabilize your head to allow you to open and close your mouth. They share a really close relationship!
6. 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤: I’ve seen this a lot in clinic, keeping your mouth opening for quite some time can lead to tension. So I’m not saying avoid dental work at all, just know it might be helpful to see a manual therapist trained in TMJ afterwards.

I hope this post helped you identify 𝐖𝐇𝐘 you might be having jaw pain.

𝐓𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐣𝐚𝐰 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐌 💌 𝐦𝐞!