Headache and migraine presentations are often multifactorial, with temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD), cervical tension, postural strain, parafunctional habits, and nervous system sensitization frequently contributing to symptom persistence. Through real patient cases, this session examines how TMD assessment and treatment may serve as one component of a broader symptom-management strategy. Participants will explore clinical reasoning surrounding differential considerations, treatment adaptation, patient communication, and the evolving nature of care in patients presenting with headaches, migraines, and jaw-related dysfunction.

Key Learning Outcomes

• Understand the relationship between TMD, cervical dysfunction, and headache presentations
• Recognize common musculoskeletal contributors associated with headache and migraine patients
• Identify assessment findings that may support a TMD contribution to headache symptoms
• Explore clinical decision-making and treatment adaptation in complex or flare-prone patients
• Discuss the role of patient education, pacing, and expectation management in chronic pain presentations
• Recognize red flags and situations requiring interdisciplinary referral or further medical investigation

Headache and migraine presentations are often multifactorial, with temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD), cervical tension, postural strain, parafunctional habits, and nervous system sensitization frequently contributing to symptom persistence. Through real patient cases, this session examines how TMD assessment and treatment may serve as one component of a broader symptom-management strategy. Participants will explore clinical reasoning surrounding differential considerations, treatment adaptation, patient communication, and the evolving nature of care in patients presenting with headaches, migraines, and jaw-related dysfunction.

Key Learning Outcomes

• Understand the relationship between TMD, cervical dysfunction, and headache presentations
• Recognize common musculoskeletal contributors associated with headache and migraine patients
• Identify assessment findings that may support a TMD contribution to headache symptoms
• Explore clinical decision-making and treatment adaptation in complex or flare-prone patients
• Discuss the role of patient education, pacing, and expectation management in chronic pain presentations
• Recognize red flags and situations requiring interdisciplinary referral or further medical investigation

About the Presenter

Jules Poulin

A Registered Massage Therapist since 2000, Jules Poulin has spent the last 15 years focusing her career on TMD/TMJD, neck, voice & swallowing rehabilitation. 

In 2018, she opened From the Neck Up: North America’s first and only massage clinic dedicated to the rehabilitation of the jaw, head, neck, voice, tongue and ears. In 2023 she launched her continued education series through her From the Neck Up Academy which now includes several courses taught by her, as well as up and coming RMTs with a focus on niche rehabilitation and patient-centric perspectives. She now dedicates her time to managing her various businesses which include the From the Neck Up clinic, the From the Neck Up Academy, public speaking (webinars), business coaching, and product development. 

Notes:

-Registration Deadline: Tuesday, July 15 by 2:30p.m.
-All webinar registrations are on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited capacity on total registrations per webinar.
-Webinar will be recorded. All registered participants will receive a link to the webinar recording. Access to the recording will be available for up to 3 months from the webinar date.
-Early bird deadline expires 2 weeks before the webinar date.
-This webinar is a repeat of the session held in May 2025.

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