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Chronic Neck Pain in Winnipeg: 2 Beneficial Treatments

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    If you’ve been dealing with chronic neck pain, you’ve probably wondered, “Should I see someone for hands-on treatment, or should I try an exercise program to strengthen my neck?” It’s a common question I hear in Winnipeg, and the truth is that it’s not about choosing one or the other. A recent study in Musculoskeletal Science & Practice (2025) explored this very issue, and the results are encouraging. What Did… Read More »Chronic Neck Pain in Winnipeg: 2 Beneficial Treatments

    How to relax the Temporalis Muscle

      The temporalis is the muscle that you feel  over your temples when you clench your teeth and as you chew. The muscle can be tender to touch and can refer to the upper teeth, over the eyebrow and on the side of the head and sometimes to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). It is responsible for closing the jaw (when both contract), moving the jaw from side to side (when one… Read More »How to relax the Temporalis Muscle

      Self myofascial release of the massetter muscle

        The masseter muscle is located at the angle of your jaw. As you clench your jaw you can feel this muscle contract. it’s primary action is to close the jaw but  can also contribute to retracting (pulling the jaw backwards) the jaw. Pain can refer to the ear, TMJ, over the eye and into the upper and lower teeth. It can be involved in tension-like headaches, cervicogenic headaches, ear aches… Read More »Self myofascial release of the massetter muscle