Peak Potential Institute

Early milestones like nursing, chewing, speaking, and even holding the head up rely on a finely tuned kinematic chain linking the jaw, cranial muscles, and cervical spine. When there is imbalance in this system, jaw movement and motor development can be compromised, impacting milestones from tummy time to head control.

For pediatric chiropractors, understanding and evaluating this jaw–neck connection is essential to supporting proper growth, neurological integration, and functional development.