Head, Neck & Shoulder Pain Therapy in Fayetteville, AR

What Causes Head, Neck & Shoulder Pain and Muscle Tension?

Tightness or pain in the head, neck, and shoulders is often associated with muscle tension. This can sometimes be a sign that the muscles in your face and mouth are not working the way they should. When your tongue, lips, and jaw are out of balance, other muscles have to work harder to help you breathe, chew, and swallow, which can lead to tension and fatigue.

At MYO2 Myofunctional Therapy Group in Fayetteville, Arkansas, we help address oral muscle imbalances that may contribute to head, neck, and shoulder tension through personalized myofunctional therapy.

How Can Myofunctional Therapy Help with Head, Neck & Shoulder Pain?

Myofunctional therapy helps by retraining the muscles of the face, tongue, and jaw to work in harmony. When these muscles function properly, the rest of the body does not have to compensate as much, which can help reduce muscle tension and discomfort in the head, neck, and shoulders.

Head, neck, and shoulder tension can also be associated with jaw pain and clenching and grinding. Addressing these related concerns through myofunctional therapy can help improve oral muscle function and reduce unnecessary muscle strain.