Reviewed by Dr. Jared Nabeta, General Dentist (DDS)
What many don’t realize is that these everyday habits can place continuous strain on the neck, shoulders, and nervous system—creating the perfect conditions for migraine to develop.
How Modern Lifestyles Are Triggering More Migraines
Hours spent at a desk, looking down at a phone, or working on a laptop can lead to what’s often called “Forward Head Posture.
This position:
➢ Increases Strain On The Neck And Upper Spine
➢ Tightens Surrounding Muscles
➢ Irritates Nerves Connected To Migraine Pathways
Over time, this creates a cumulative effect where tension builds silently until it crosses the threshold into a migraine. For many patients, this makes achieving migraine care especially challenging, because the trigger is not obvious, it’s happening all day, every day.
How Jaw Muscles Can Be Involved in Headaches
Patients frequently assume:
➢ “It’s Just Stress”
➢ “I Slept Wrong”
➢ “It’s A Tension Headache”
However, what begins as muscle strain can evolve into a full migraine due to the interaction between muscular tension and the trigeminal nerve system. For some people, muscle tension is one of several factors worth discussing with their physician.
WHERE THE JAW FITS IN
NEUROMUSCULAR + NEUROLOGICAL TREATMENT
➢ Ongoing Muscle Tension From Posture
➢ Continuous Low-Grade Nerve Irritation
➢ A Sensitized Trigeminal System
For some people, these factors can add up over the course of the day and may contribute to headaches.
A New Approach to Migraine care
If you experience:
✓ Headaches That Build Throughout The Day
✓ Neck And Shoulder Tension Linked To Migraines
✓ Increased Symptoms With Screen Time
It may be time to look beyond traditional approaches.
To book a consultation, call Nabeta Dentistry at (905) 639-6701 or request an appointment online at NabetaDentistry.com/appointment-request. Dr. Jared Nabeta, General Dentist, assesses jaw pain and TMD, including headache related to TMD. Treatment for migraine is offered only for migraine diagnosed by a physician, alongside the patient’s physician.