If you’ve ever noticed jaw clicking, tightness, or pain when chewing, yawning, or talking, you might be dealing with TMJ dysfunction — short for temporomandibular joint disorder. The TMJ connects your jawbone to your skull and plays a major role in everyday movement. When it becomes misaligned or strained, it can cause pain that extends into the head, neck, and even shoulders. At Empower Rehab & Wellness, we specialize in addressing the underlying cause of TMJ discomfort thro

If you’re struggling with chronic neck tension, stiffness, or recurring headaches, the root of the problem may be higher up than you think — in your upper cervical spine, the area where your head meets your neck. This delicate region, consisting of the atlas (C1) and axis (C2) vertebrae, plays a vital role in supporting your head, protecting the brainstem, and allowing normal movement and posture. Even subtle misalignments here can create a ripple effect of pain, tightness, a