When you get that tightness around your temples, the dull ache behind your eyes, even the heaviness that creeps from your jaw into your head, you may not think of the jaw tension as its cause because you don’t grind your teeth. Neither are you diagnosed with a jaw issue. So you think this can’t really be coming from the jaw… right? But here’s what I often see with executive mums like you. You carry a lot of mental and physical stress .... work, kids, decisions, constant mental switching and your body quietly holds that stress somewhere. Very often it shows up in your jaw. In this blog, let’s explore how subtle jaw tension can be connected to your neck and headaches, and what you can start noticing early so it doesn’t build into pain ...
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You know those days when the headache hasn’t started yet, but something just feels off? You are sitting at your desk trying to focus, but your neck feels slightly tight. Your shoulders feel heavier than usual. You find yourself shifting in your chair, rolling your neck, adjusting your position, but nothing really settles. It is not painful enough to stop you, so you push through. And then a few hours later, the headache sets in. By that point, it feels sudden. But in reality, your body has been signalling this much earlier. In this blog, we will break down the early signs your neck is starting to overload and how to step in before it progresses into a full headache ....
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As an executive mom, your work bag goes everywhere with you. Between your laptop, charger, notebook, water bottle, and the occasional snack or toy, it quickly becomes heavier than you realise. And because you are used to carrying a lot, physically and emotionally, you may not think twice about it. But if you experience headaches that start in your neck and travel up into your head, your daily bag could be quietly contributing to the problem. In this blog, let’s look at how your work bag may be affecting your neck and what you can do to reduce that strain ...
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If your headaches start in your neck, chances are you have wondered this at some point: “Should I be wearing a neck brace?” Maybe a doctor mentioned it or maybe someone in a support group swears by it or maybe you saw one online at 2 am, desperate for relief. And honestly? That question makes sense. When your head is pounding, your neck feels heavy, and even holding yourself upright feels like work, the idea of external support sounds comforting. Like finally letting something else hold you up. But here’s the part most people don’t explain well: A neck brace can help or it can quietly make things worse, depending on how you use it. Let’s talk through it in this blog ....
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As an executive mom, your calendar is packed from sunrise to bedtime. You are running the show at work, showing up for your family, and somehow still expected to keep yourself together. But if you are experiencing nagging headaches that start in your neck and creep up into your head, this might be your body’s way of saying: "Something needs to shift." Here’s the good news - simple posture resets can offer real relief.
As a physical therapist, certified posture expert, and executive mom power coach, I see this all the time: women pushing through neck tension, stiffness, and headaches, assuming it's just a side effect of stress or screen time. But your posture has more influence on your pain than you think. In this blog lets discuss three simple resets that can help to ease your Cervicogenic headaches in the long run ....
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