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05/28/2025

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May is , and AMTA is highlighting the benefits of massage therapy for mental health and well-being. We recently released our Mental Health Research Roundup—a curated collection of recent studies demonstrating how massage can help ease symptoms of anxiety and depression.

These findings were shared with media outlets nationwide, reaching millions of consumers and reinforcing massage therapy as an evidence-based, complementary approach to mental health care!

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02/21/2025

Craniosacral therapy offered by A Touch of Healing may help alleviate jaw imbalances.

Misaligned jaws have an impact on:

- Muscles - A misaligned jaw increases muscle strain throughout your face, head, neck, and shoulders. This increased strain is responsible for a host of symptoms such as headaches, backaches, ear ringing, and vertigo

• Posture - A misaligned jaw will change the posture of your head. This, in turn, will place undue stress on your spine! This strain on your spine impacts your entire posture and can lead to chronic pain, increased muscle strain, and affect your entire body.

• Nerves - When your muscles are strained, they can lead to nerve pinching. The nerves in your face do not operate separately from the nerves throughout your entire body. A pinched nerve in your face or jaw can lead to numbness and tingling throughout your entire torso. More importantly, critical nerves that govern balance may also become impacted.

02/21/2025

Craniosacral therapy offered by A Touch of Healing may help alleviate jaw imbalances.

The Connection Between Jaw Position, Posture, and Balance: What Science Says

Recent research suggests that the position of the lower jaw (mandible) plays a crucial role in overall posture and balance. While this may seem surprising, the jaw is closely linked to the musculoskeletal system through the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), cranial nerves, and even muscle chains that extend down the body.

The Science Behind Jaw Position and Posture

Studies have shown that an imbalanced or misaligned jaw can influence head position, neck muscle tension, and spinal alignment. A study published in Clinical Biomechanics found that alterations in jaw position can affect cervical spine posture, leading to compensatory changes in body alignment. When the lower jaw is misaligned, it can cause asymmetrical muscle activity in the neck and shoulders, potentially leading to postural imbalances.

Additionally, research in Gait & Posture has
demonstrated that jaw clenching or dysfunction in the TMJ can impact balance and stability. The study found that participants with TMJ disorders had increased postural sway, suggesting that jaw alignment plays a role in neuromuscular control.

How Jaw Position Affects Balance

The connection between the jaw and balance is likely due to the nervous system’s integration of proprioception (body awareness). The TMJ is closely related to the trigeminal nerve, which interacts with other sensory systems responsible for posture and equilibrium. Dysfunction in the jaw can lead to altered neural input, affecting how the body maintains stability.

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07/24/2024

Get some of your questions about Craniosacral Therapy answered in this article!

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