Her TMJ Wasn't Just Physical... Here's What We Found
Dr. Brett Jones
36,192 views
This isn't just another TMJ adjustment.
Jess came in describing jaw tension, clenching, anxiety, gut issues, and something she already suspected...
"I think I've been storing a lot of emotional things in my jaw."
What followed became much more than a treatment session.
In this episode of TMJ Recovery, we explore how chronic jaw tension can exist alongside changes in the nervous system, breathing patterns, stress, grief, and long-standing holding patterns. We evaluate the biomechanics of the TMJ, cervical spine, occiput, and surrounding musculature while also exploring the relationship between the body, emotion, and healing.
One of the principles I teach is simple:
Energy is meant to move.
When we continually suppress experiences instead of expressing them, the body often finds somewhere to hold them. For many people, that holding pattern becomes the jaw.
This video documents one person's experience and the clinical thought process behind the care—not as proof that everyone's symptoms have the same cause, but to help expand the conversation around how the nervous system, movement, breathing, and the body can interact.
TMJ Recovery is a new documentary-style series following real evaluations, real treatments, and real conversations with people navigating jaw pain, clenching, clicking, headaches, facial tension, and TMJ dysfunction.
If this resonates with you, subscribe and follow the series. Longer educational case studies and clinical training are coming soon.
If you're experiencing TMJ symptoms, let me know your story in the comments. I'd love to hear what you've tried and what has helped.
FOR PRACTITIONERS: TMJ + BELL'S PALSY
Interested in learning my approach to TMJ, cranial work, facial rehabilitation, and Bell's palsy?
Join the practitioner waitlist:https://www.kairostrainingculture.com...
FOR CHIROPRACTORS
Ready to deepen your adjusting?
Learn more about the Kairos Training Culture 4-Day Full Spine Certification:https://www.kairostrainingculture.com...
LEARN WITH DR. BRETT JONES
Explore additional courses, trainings, and educational resources:https://ktc.mykajabi.com/store
DISCLAIMER
This video is intended for educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as medical advice. Every individual and every condition is unique. The assessment and treatment demonstrated in this video were specific to this person's presentation and should not be generalized to everyone experiencing similar symptoms. Always consult with your qualified healthcare provider before beginning any new treatment approach.
Dr. Brett Jones
The Source Chiropractic & Resourced
Tucson, Arizona
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Her TMJ Wasn't Just Physical... Here's What We Found
Dr. Brett Jones
36,192 views
This isn't just another TMJ adjustment.
Jess came in describing jaw tension, clenching, anxiety, gut issues, and something she already suspected...
"I think I've been storing a lot of emotional things in my jaw."
What followed became much more than a treatment session.
In this episode of TMJ Recovery, we explore how chronic jaw tension can exist alongside changes in the nervous system, breathing patterns, stress, grief, and long-standing holding patterns. We evaluate the biomechanics of the TMJ, cervical spine, occiput, and surrounding musculature while also exploring the relationship between the body, emotion, and healing.
One of the principles I teach is simple:
Energy is meant to move.
When we continually suppress experiences instead of expressing them, the body often finds somewhere to hold them. For many people, that holding pattern becomes the jaw.
This video documents one person's experience and the clinical thought process behind the care—not as proof that everyone's symptoms have the same cause, but to help expand the conversation around how the nervous system, movement, breathing, and the body can interact.
TMJ Recovery is a new documentary-style series following real evaluations, real treatments, and real conversations with people navigating jaw pain, clenching, clicking, headaches, facial tension, and TMJ dysfunction.
If this resonates with you, subscribe and follow the series. Longer educational case studies and clinical training are coming soon.
If you're experiencing TMJ symptoms, let me know your story in the comments. I'd love to hear what you've tried and what has helped.
FOR PRACTITIONERS: TMJ + BELL'S PALSY
Interested in learning my approach to TMJ, cranial work, facial rehabilitation, and Bell's palsy?
Join the practitioner waitlist:https://www.kairostrainingculture.com...
FOR CHIROPRACTORS
Ready to deepen your adjusting?
Learn more about the Kairos Training Culture 4-Day Full Spine Certification:https://www.kairostrainingculture.com...
LEARN WITH DR. BRETT JONES
Explore additional courses, trainings, and educational resources:https://ktc.mykajabi.com/store
DISCLAIMER
This video is intended for educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as medical advice. Every individual and every condition is unique. The assessment and treatment demonstrated in this video were specific to this person's presentation and should not be generalized to everyone experiencing similar symptoms. Always consult with your qualified healthcare provider before beginning any new treatment approach.
Dr. Brett Jones
The Source Chiropractic & Resourced
Tucson, Arizona