TMJ Is More Than Just Jaw Pain
TJ KropfPublished on: 22/02/2026
The jaw is deeply connected to your nervous system. It’s tied into your fight-or-flight response, your diaphragm, your pelvic floor, even your hips. Wild, right?
Somatics
TJ KropfWhy Deep Pressure Isn’t Always the Answer
TJ KropfPublished on: 20/02/2026
Here’s the thing: depth isn’t about pressure. It’s about access. If your nervous system feels threatened, it will guard. And when it guards, you can press as hard as you want but the tissue won’t actually change.
Somatics
Your Body Isn't "Tight." It's Talking
TJ KropfPublished on: 19/02/2026
Tightness isn’t usually a muscle problem. It’s a protection pattern. Your nervous system is smart. When something feels overwhelming (physically or emotionally) it stabilizes. It braces. It holds.
Somatics