Tag: health
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The Hidden Link Between Jaw Tension and Headaches
Have you ever noticed your headaches flare up after a stressful day of clenching your jaw? You’re not alone. Many people don’t realise that jaw tension is one of the most overlooked contributors to headaches. As a myotherapist, I see this connection every week in clinic — and the good news is, once you understand…
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Understanding Trigger Points | Myotherapy for Muscle Pain
Understanding Trigger Points and How Myotherapy Can Help; The Beaver Dam Analogy: Have you ever felt a stubborn knot in your neck, shoulder, or back that just won’t release — no matter how much you stretch or massage? That’s likely a trigger point: a hyperirritable area within a taut band of muscle fibres that can…
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What Is TMJ Dysfunction—and How Can Myotherapy Help?
If you’ve ever felt a dull ache near your jaw, heard a click when you yawn, or struggled to chew your favourite meal, you might be dealing with Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) dysfunction. It’s more common than you think—and thankfully, it’s something myotherapy can help with. What Is the TMJ? The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the…
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Why You Shouldn’t Ignore That Headache: The Power of Myotherapy
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…
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Understanding Different Types of Headaches (and What You Can Do About Them)
There are over 150 different types of headaches, but today we’re breaking down five of the most common ones I see in clinic — plus how myotherapy can help. We’ve all had a headache at some point — some are a mild annoyance, while others can stop us in our tracks. But did you know…
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3 Simple Desk Set-Up Tweaks That Could Help You Say Goodbye to Headaches
If you spend long hours at a desk — whether it’s at work, studying, or running a household from the kitchen table — you’ve likely experienced the dull throb or tension that creeps up by mid-afternoon. Headaches are one of the most common complaints from desk-bound workers, and the culprit is often poor ergonomics. The…
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