The Modern Myo

We’ve all been there — reaching for painkillers during a pounding headache, hoping for relief so we can just get through the day. But what if the solution isn’t just masking the pain, but actually treating the root cause?

Enter: myotherapy.

As a hands-on therapy that assesses, treats, and prevents musculoskeletal pain, myotherapy is a game-changer—especially when it comes to chronic headaches and jaw discomfort. Here’s why it could be your secret weapon.

Not All Headaches Are in Your Head

Many headaches aren’t caused by dehydration or screen time (though those can be culprits too)—they’re the result of tight, overworked muscles, often around the neck, shoulders, and jaw.

These types of headaches are known as tension-type headaches or referred pain headaches. Trigger points (you might know them as “muscle knots”) can refer pain to surprising areas—like your temples, forehead, or behind your eyes. If you’ve ever felt like your head pain is coming from your shoulders, you might be spot on.

How Myotherapy Can Help

Myotherapy doesn’t just treat the symptoms—it tackles the underlying dysfunction. Here’s what a myotherapist brings to the table:

• Trigger Point Therapy: Releases built-up tension in those sneaky muscles that refer pain to the head and jaw.
• Postural Assessment: Identifies contributing habits (like that shoulder scrunch at your desk or jaw clenching during stress).
• Manual Techniques: Includes massage, dry needling, and gentle mobilizations to ease muscle restrictions.
• Take-Home Strategies: From targeted stretches to ergonomic tips, we set you up with real-life tools to manage and prevent pain between sessions.

Don’t Forget the Jaw

If your headache is paired with jaw clicking, tightness, or clenching—especially at night — you may be dealing with TMJ dysfunction. Myotherapists trained in TMJ techniques (like at The Modern Myo *wink*) can perform area specific release techniques and other specific treatments to reduce that deep, stubborn tension.

The Takeaway

If your go-to headache strategy involves powering through or reaching for painkillers, it might be time to look deeper. Your body could be sending signals that something’s out of balance—and that’s exactly where myotherapy shines.

With a tailored approach that treats the cause (not just the symptoms), myotherapy helps you move better, feel better, and yes — headache less.

Want to know if your headache is coming from your muscles? Book an assessment and let’s unravel the mystery together.