The Sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle Most of us don't think about the sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM). It's small, it runs along the front and side of your neck, and yet it can be responsible for a surprisingly long list of symptoms - including some that patients never expect. Today, we’re highlighting the SCM because we see it every week in the clinic: tight, irritated, overworked, and silently creating problems from the jaw to the head and ears. This month: what the SCM do

At From the Neck Up , we know that living with jaw pain, stiffness, or dysfunction can affect more than just chewing or talking — it can quietly impact areas of life we rarely discuss, like intimacy . For many people with TMJ-related issues, activities that require prolonged mouth opening or tension in the jaw, tongue and neck can become uncomfortable or even painful. This can lead to frustration, avoidance, or feelings of shame that may ripple into emotional closeness and co

🤔 What is Somatosensory Tinnitus? Tinnitus is often described as ringing, buzzing, or humming in the ears. While many people assume it’s only related to hearing loss or damage to the inner ear, there’s another type called somatosensory tinnitus . This form is linked not to the ears themselves, but to the muscles, joints, and nerves of the head, neck, and jaw. Tight muscles (such as the masseter or sternocleidomastoid), poor posture, or temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD/

Hello Friends, If you ’ve ever had a stubborn headache that just won’t quit — especially around you r temples, forehead, or behind you r...

We’ve recently had a surge of questions about  buccal massage —and we love how curious our patients are! This social media trend has now...

Which side do you chew on? A simple, yet important question we ask all of our patients. Chewing on one side can be a factor in TMJD/TMD...