We sometimes ignore the jaw muscles as massage therapists unless a client is specifically complaining of TMJ or headaches. However, jaw tension is going to be present for most of our head forward posture clients complaining of neck, back, and shoulder tension as well.
This video presents a great sequence of techniques that can help relieve jaw tension and also help relieve head forward posture that often goes along with it. You can use it for TMJ, but also for neck, back, and shoulder issues as well!
If you are interested in our live 2 day Head, Neck, Jaw CEU course in NYC, you can find out the next available workshop and sign up here: https://bodyworksdw.com/nys-massage-therapy-ce/advanced-massage-therapy-head-neck-jaw-workshop-nys-ceu/
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Our courses are approved for continuing education for massage therapy in New York State as well all nationally in all states that accept accredited courses through NCBTMB.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:36 Front Fascial Chain & Jaw Tension
01:38 Releasing Front Line & Pecs
05:54 Releasing SCM & Scalenes
09:15 Releasing the Hyoid Bone & Trachea
12:28 Releasing Temporalis & Masseter
16:08 Inner Mouth Work in our Live Workshop
16:57 Frontalis Release & Suboccipital Hold
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