14/09/2026
💙 PATIENT SUCCESS STORY | When Neck & Jaw Pain Are Connected
Pain isn’t always as straightforward as it first appears. Sometimes, looking beyond the area that hurts can reveal other factors that may be contributing to the problem.
One of Erika’s patients came to Kube Medical after experiencing severe right-sided neck pain for around two years. At times, the pain was incredibly distressing and affected her neck, shoulder, arm and upper back.
She was also experiencing:
🔹 Numbness and weakness in her right hand
🔹 Headaches
🔹 Facial and jaw pain
🔹 Pain around her eye
🔹 Occasional ringing in her right ear
Previous treatments had provided some relief, but the improvements had been temporary.
During Erika’s assessment, the patient’s facial and jaw symptoms stood out. After examining her jaw movement and the surrounding muscles, Erika identified considerable muscular tension and tenderness.
🙌 A broader approach to treatment
Rather than concentrating solely on the neck, Erika tailored treatment to include the neck, upper shoulder, surrounding muscles and jaw.
Her care included chiropractic treatment, hands-on muscle release techniques, appropriate treatment of the jaw muscles, dry needling where suitable, and gentle exercises and stretches to continue at home.
⭐ The progress
Over time, the patient reported a significant improvement:
✨ Her headaches have resolved
✨ Numbness and tingling in her hand have settled
✨ Her jaw pain has greatly reduced
✨ Her severe neck pain is now described as soreness rather than the intense pain that previously affected her sleep and caused considerable distress
The patient has also stopped mentioning the intermittent ringing in her ear. As this was not something Erika was specifically treating, we cannot say that treatment was responsible for that change.
💙 Why choose Kube Medical?
This case highlights something that’s central to the way we work at Kube: we look at the individual, not simply the location of their pain.
The neck, jaw, shoulders and surrounding muscles can interact in complex ways. Our practitioners take the time to listen, assess your symptoms and build an individual treatment plan rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.
And with chiropractors, osteopaths, sports therapists and massage therapists under one roof, we can help guide you towards an appropriate starting point for your needs.
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This is one patient’s individual experience and results vary. Symptoms such as severe or persistent headaches, facial pain, numbness, weakness or tinnitus can have a range of causes and may require medical investigation. Appropriate assessment is essential before treatment.
