A Great Exercise to Mobilize the Upper Neck – the Chin Tuck

Stand straight up or sit in an upright position. Slowly bring one hand to your chin. Hold for five seconds. Return to the starting position and continue…

Instructions:

Stand straight up or sit in an upright position. Slowly bring one hand to your chin. Hold for five seconds. Return to the starting position and continue to do so two to four times more

It's Worth Noting that Patients with TMJ Problems Often Have Neck Problems Too

These are the three ways that physical therapists can help you with headaches and upper neck pain.

Manual Treatment – Hands-on techniques to reduce pain and improve joint mobility

Exercise Research has shown that exercise can reduce neck and headache pain.

Education Understanding what's causing your pain is crucial and how to manage it yourself is also important. Proper education can be provided by physical therapists.

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