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Move Better At Move Better, I want your body to be able to function and move to the best of its ability.

Using treatment techniques and exercises tailored to you, I can help you build strength/flexibility where you need it, so you can achieve optimal mobility.

10/06/2026

Ever wondered what goes into keeping a professional singer’s voice performing at its best?

This is a behind-the-scenes look at a vocal physiotherapy treatment with Amy Sheppard.

Most people think vocal issues start and end with the vocal cords. In reality, I look at everything that influences the voice, including the jaw, neck, upper traps, tongue muscles and breathing mechanics.

By improving how these structures move and function together, we can reduce tension and help support vocal control, projection and range.

Because a great voice isn’t just about the vocal cords. It’s about everything surrounding them too.


 
 
 


08/06/2026

Your pillow might be causing your neck pain.

This week I’ve seen several clients with tension through the front of the neck, headaches and jaw pain, all sleeping on pillows that were either too high or too low for their body.

When your pillow isn’t the right height for your shoulder width, your neck can spend 7-8 hours sitting in a less-than-ideal position.

Over time, that can contribute to morning stiffness, headaches, neck tension and jaw discomfort.

If you regularly wake up feeling tight through the neck, your pillow might be worth investigating before blaming everything else.

Sometimes the simplest fixes are the ones we overlook.





07/06/2026

A little sneak peek into what a head, neck and jaw appointment actually looks like.

A lot of jaw pain isn’t just coming from the jaw itself.

It’s the facial tension.
The tight masseters.
The pressure through your sinuses.
The muscles pulling your head forward and compressing the base of your skull.

So during treatment, I manually work through the tissue to create space, improve jaw range, reduce pressure through the joint and help everything move the way it’s supposed to again.

A lot of my clients don’t even realise how “stuck” everything feels until it finally releases.

03/06/2026

This is your daily reminder.

If your shoulders lift every time you breathe in, you’re probably breathing from your neck instead of your diaphragm.

Over time, that can contribute to neck tension, headaches, jaw pain and that feeling of not being able to take a full breath.

Next time you take a deep breath, think about expanding your ribs outwards rather than lifting them up towards your ears.

Your neck will thank you for it. Small changes in how you breathe can make a big difference to how your body feels throughout the day.

01/06/2026

Can you feel this through the screen? 👀

Your jaw might not be the place to start.

In my head, neck and jaw treatments, I often work through the ribs and thoracic spine first. When breathing mechanics aren’t working well, the neck and jaw often end up carrying the load.

Sometimes helping the jaw means treating somewhere completely different.





31/05/2026

This is what happens to the front of your neck during a head, neck and jaw appointment.

A lot of jaw tension actually starts here, through the SCM muscle at the front and side of the neck.

When this area gets tight, it can pull your head forward, limit jaw movement and create pressure through the base of the skull.

So during treatment, I spend time releasing through the tissue, stretching it out and reducing that constant pull forward posture so many people are stuck in.

Less pressure.
Better jaw movement.
Better head positioning.
And usually… fewer headaches too.

27/05/2026

Your jaw doesn’t work in isolation.

A lot of the time, jaw tension is connected to what’s happening through your neck, posture, breathing patterns, headaches, even strength and stability through the rest of the body.

I see so many people who have spent years trying to “fix” symptoms without ever having their jaw properly assessed.

In my head, neck and jaw treatments, I look at the bigger picture. Releasing tension through the jaw, neck and surrounding tissues to help things move and function better together.

If your jaw clicks, pops, feels tight, painful, or just “off”, it’s worth looking into.

25/05/2026

If your dentist has ever told you your enamel is wearing down… read this

There’s a good chance your jaw is holding a lot of tension
And that grinding is what’s causing it

Instead of just stretching it open
Try working into the muscle

Thumb inside the jaw
Pull down, out to the side
Really get into the masseter and create some space

Reducing that tension can help reduce the grinding
And protect your teeth long term

Give it a go, let me know if it helps

24/05/2026

Your nervous system is stuck here.

This area of the neck holds a huge amount of tension, especially if you’re stressed, clenching, mouth breathing, stuck at a desk or constantly in that head-forward posture.

The SCM muscle connects into your jaw, head, collarbone and nervous system response, which is why releasing it can feel like your whole body exhales.

20/05/2026

Hailey Bieber talking about lymphatic drainage… and she’s absolutely right.

The lymphatic system plays a really important role in fluid balance, circulation, swelling and overall recovery, yet it’s something a lot of people overlook.

Lymphatic drainage treatment can help reduce puffiness, fluid retention and that heavy or swollen feeling, while supporting the body’s natural drainage pathways.

One of my favourite treatments to use in clinic for clients feeling swollen, puffy or run down.





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