One of the fun things about Feldenkrais is that sometimes a session focused on one part of your body—like your neck—can make other parts feel better too. For example, after a neck session, you might notice your back feels more relaxed, or after a breathing session, your jaw pain goes away.
This is what I call the “butterfly effect” in the body.
Heard of it, yes?
It’s the idea that a small change in one area can create big changes elsewhere. The ideas is that a butterfly flapping its wings can cause a tornado far away. (It’s just an analogy to help explain how small actions can have big, far-reaching effects.)
The same happens in the body—when we change one part, it can affect other areas too.
And that’swhy I want to tell you that when I first made my TMJ pain relief sessions in 2010, I made a mistake.
I didn’t add enough moves to help your body make those positive changes in some important areas.
Yes, people felt less TMJ pain and started sleeping better. And YES, I was happy I could help people get rid of jaw pain with downloadable Feldenkrais sessions (not many people were doing that back then).
But I forgot something important. I didn’t show how moving your lower back and pelvis could help release tension in your jaw, face, and neck.
Over the years, many of my students have told me that after doing Feldenkrais back pain sessions, their jaw and neck felt better, or that relaxing their pelvis helped their jaw.
That’s why I made a new TMJ volume back in 2019. It includes movements for your back, spine, and pelvis to help you feel better and get rid of any facial or jaw pain.
If you want to check it out, here’s the link: TMJ Volume 2
