Neck, Headache & TMJ in Sport
What’s Really Going On With Neck, Headache & Jaw Pain
When the neck, shoulder blades, and jaw fall out of sync, joints and soft tissue get irritated. That can show up as a stiff neck after pressing, tension headaches on long workdays, or jaw pain that pops or locks after clenching at night.

Our job is to restore normal joint motion, calm down overactive tissues, and get the right muscles doing the right jobs again.
When To See Us & What To Expect
Come in if you’re noticing any of these:
- Headaches after long days, lifting sessions, or runs
- Neck tightness with pressing/overhead work or cycling/aerobars
- Jaw clicking, clenching, morning soreness, or tension with chewing
- Numbness/tingling down the arm tied to the neck position
- “Good” days that fall apart as soon as you ramp volume
Timelines depend on your injury history and how consistent we can be with at-home work, but most patients see significant improvements within the first 12 visits. We start by getting motion back, then shift to performance, so you’re not just pain-free, you’re moving better and staying that way.
How We Fix It (Simple And Targeted)
We start by restoring joint motion with safe, precise chiropractic adjustments. Then, we stack hands‑on care and rehab in a logical flow:

- Active Release Technique (ART): focused pin‑and‑stretch at end‑range to free muscles, tendons, ligaments, and even the capsule.
- Graston (IASTM): light, instrument‑assisted work for stubborn, local tendinopathies.
- Dry Needling (trigger‑point focus): calms overactive muscles and wakes underactive ones, which is great for headache patterns from neck tension.
- Craniosacral therapy (massage branch): gentle, nervous‑system downshift. This pairs well with needling and adjustments.
- Cupping (mostly dynamic): “old blood out, new blood in,” then move through range for better circulation.
- Flexion distraction (preferred): targeted spinal traction (up/down). We do not offer decompression machines (expand/retract).
We finish with corrective exercise, no generic band sheets, so your neck, jaw, and shoulder blades stay in sync for training and daily life.
Why Active People Choose Empower for Neck, Headache & TMJ in Sport
Elite Sports Experience
Our background shapes how we blend chiropractic, PT, and soft‑tissue work for performance.
Integrated Care Under One Roof
Chiropractic, physical therapy, and massage therapy are all offered in this clinic.
Evidence First Before Imaging
We follow current guidelines: no routine imaging unless it’s clinically relevant.
Ready To Move Without Neck, Headache, or TMJ Pain?
If you’re active, and you want care that blends precise hands‑on work with smart rehab, this is your spot. We’ll restore motion, calm the system, and build you back up so you can train, compete, and live without the constant tension.
