Elite Performance Institute

Jaw pain, clicking, and tightness can involve more than just the TMJ itself. The jaw works closely with the neck, shoulders, posture, and breathing, which is why a full evaluation should look at how everything works together.

I played college baseball and wish someone had shown me this sooner. Power is not just about getting stronger in the weight room. It also depends on how well your body transfers force. If your upper back does not rotate well, you can lose power and increase stress on your shoulder and throwing arm. Don’t just train harder. Move better.

Your spine is not fragile. Neutral spine can be useful, especially when lifting something heavy or learning a new movement, but your spine is also designed to move. It should be able to flex, extend, rotate, and bend depending on what life, training, or sport asks of it. The goal is not to avoid movement forever. The goal is to build enough strength, control, and capacity that your body can handle different positions confidently.