"Self-Help to Relieve Head, Neck, & Jaw Pain"

This in-depth video course is designed for people dealing with persistent headaches, neck stiffness, jaw joint (TMJ) pain, tension in the cheeks and face, or a diagnosis of TMJ Disorder / Dysfunction (TMD). It’s especially helpful if you’ve noticed stiffness when turning your head—like looking over your shoulder in the car—or if you experience a deep, nagging ache at the base of your skull.

If your pain feels like it’s all connected—because it often is—this course gives you the full picture and real tools for lasting relief.

You’ll get everything included in the shorter course plus expanded lessons on the neck-and-jaw connection, shoulder and back stretching, neck stabilization, and perpetuating factors that keep pain coming back. 

Whether you're working with a physical therapist, chiropractor, or massage therapist, this course is the perfect companion: it helps you maintain progress between sessions, save time and money, and learn key strategies your provider might not have time to teach in early visits.

Taught by Licensed Massage Therapist Katie Pudhorodsky, who brings over 22 years of experience specializing in structural bodywork for head, neck, and jaw pain.


What You’ll Learn:

  • How to identify tight muscles that refer pain to the head, neck, and jaw

  • Self-massage techniques to ease muscle and joint pain

  • Stretching and stabilization methods for neck, shoulders, and upper back to improve range of motion and relieve tension

  • Which perpetuating factors are keeping you stuck in a pain cycle—and how to address them

  • The role of airway and tongue posture in long-term jaw, neck, and head tension


Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction to the Course

    • Course introduction

    • Copy of Disclaimer

  • 2

    Foundation

    • Neck & jaw connection

    • The four pillars

    • What is a trigger point?

    • Self-massage guidelines

    • Course workbook

  • 3

    Warm up stretching

    • Counter stretch warm up

    • Head & neck warm up

  • 4

    Neck

    • Neck anatomy and massage

    • Neck stabilization

  • 5

    Jaw

    • Jaw anatomy and massage

    • Intraoral massage

    • Jaw stabilization

  • 6

    Airway & perpetuating factors

    • Proper oral resting posture

    • Perpetuating factors

    • Sleeping positions

  • 7

    Hot and cold therapy

    • Hot & cold therapy

  • 8

    Working with medical professionals

    • Working with medical professionals

  • 9

    Closing

    • In closing

    • Additional resources PDF

What you get...

Video lessons, downloadable workbook, and resources are yours for life! Access anytime and from anywhere you have WiFi.

  • $85.00

    Lifetime access to "Self-Help to Relieve Head, Neck, & Jaw Pain"

    Buy now

Get relief when you need it most!

Self-help course to relieve head, neck, & jaw pain

  • Save time

    No missed time off work and no travel hassles.

  • Save money

    No co-pays or insurance red tape. In fact, this online course costs less than one office visit.

  • Relieve pain

    Get relief when you need it most from the comfort of your home or office.

  • Doctor approved

    Many doctors acknowledge the importance of treating muscle pain but often lack time or expertise to treat muscle pain.

Course Reviews

5 star rating

Easy to follow course with great exercises!

Kelly Stokes Brown

I learned so much about tension and where I hold it AND how to release it! Katie also highlighted many habits that I was doing that actually cause strain and...

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I learned so much about tension and where I hold it AND how to release it! Katie also highlighted many habits that I was doing that actually cause strain and tension in the head, neck and jaw. Great course and I highly recommend to anyone who has head, neck or jaw tension.

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A great place to begin to help yourself!

Sarah Lashley

If you have head, neck or jaw pain, understanding the anatomy and possible causes alone can help reduce your pain. This course begins with a solid education ...

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If you have head, neck or jaw pain, understanding the anatomy and possible causes alone can help reduce your pain. This course begins with a solid education of the basic anatomy and then goes on to give you hands on immediately applicable self massage techniques, simple stretches and advise for helping posture and other habits that may be contributing to the pain. She also highlights what is often a missing puzzle piece in Head, Neck and Jaw pain = airway issues, and gives you the resources to learn more. It's a complete package of a course for very little investment - a great value!

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Found the muscle giving my jaw pain!

susan roche

Excellent presentation. A lot of great information to take in. Plan to go through it again tomorrow using the handout along with the video. Thanks Katie !

Excellent presentation. A lot of great information to take in. Plan to go through it again tomorrow using the handout along with the video. Thanks Katie !

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Headache relief

Lauren Feierstein

This class was beyond helpful! I bought this course after coming back from a long travel day due to intractable jaw pain and headaches. I had no idea how muc...

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This class was beyond helpful! I bought this course after coming back from a long travel day due to intractable jaw pain and headaches. I had no idea how much my posture and neck pain was contributing to everything else. Katie offers simple exercises and adjustment to integrate into your life to provide immediate relief. I highly recommend for anyone with jaw, neck or head pain.

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Jaw Disc Help

Mary Hipolito

This course is very informative. I have learned some things about my jaw, neck, etc. that I didn't know before. The treatments help to relax my jaw muscles.

This course is very informative. I have learned some things about my jaw, neck, etc. that I didn't know before. The treatments help to relax my jaw muscles.

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Self Help to Relieve Head, Neck, & Jaw Pain

Heidi Widoff

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A MUST-HAVE FOR ANYONE WITH JAW TENSION, HEADACHES OR NEC...

Jules Benavides

I am a massage therapist myself. I was looking for something to give as "homework" to my clients to be able to help themselves. I took the class and was bl...

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I am a massage therapist myself. I was looking for something to give as "homework" to my clients to be able to help themselves. I took the class and was blown away - Katie gives you so much useful information, but it's presented in a way that is easy to follow and not overwhelming WITHOUT being in any way "dumbed down". I learned a few things myself! I now suggest this class to every single client of mine, and the ones who buy it and do the exercises get great results. They have a lot less pain and they feel empowered to help themselves. This course is worth hundreds of dollars, but I appreciate that the price is kept low so it is accessible. Can not recommend this course enough!

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Fantastic Resource

Hava Kane

Katie's course is chalk-full of vital information for those suffering from head, neck, and jaw pain. I will be coming back to her resources for years to come...

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Katie's course is chalk-full of vital information for those suffering from head, neck, and jaw pain. I will be coming back to her resources for years to come and look forward to working with her in-person soon for accountability and progress!

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Amazing course for relief!!

Mikayla Pivert

I love this course!! I have yet to find anything like it. Katie is wonderful and completing these stretches and exercises before bed allow me to wake up in l...

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I love this course!! I have yet to find anything like it. Katie is wonderful and completing these stretches and exercises before bed allow me to wake up in less pain!!

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Incredible resource for holistic help

Laura Strawn

I was very impressed with this excellent online course. Katie dives right in with practical knowledge, and it is easy to follow along as she demonstrates her...

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I was very impressed with this excellent online course. Katie dives right in with practical knowledge, and it is easy to follow along as she demonstrates her techniques for self massage and stretching protocols. The course info moves right along so it is not boring. She doesn’t waste your time with self promotion, sales pitches, etc. her many years of experience as a massage therapist and expertise in head and jaw pain make this course a keeper.

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Instructor

Licensed Massage Therapist

Katie Pudhorodsky

I'm the massage therapist who treats and educates the public on head, neck & jaw pain (TMD). The dental and myofunctional community refer to me to address soft tissue pain and dysfunction of the craniofacial area. Since licensure in 2002 I’ve assisted at a massage therapy school and continuing education program both teaching neuromuscular therapy. My training in this field even included a physical therapy level class for TMD. I've been a public speaker at dental conferences and conferences for the layperson experiencing pain and dysfunction. Follow me on Instagram @help_head_pain TX LMT #104926

Testimonials

Grateful to Katie

Traci C.

The first thing you'll notice about Katie is how passionate she is about helping you through TMJ and other pain! She really knows her stuff, and she breaks it down for you in easy-to-understand bits. She gives you the tools and inspiration you need to find some relief, and I'm so grateful for her!

She did what my ENT couldn't!

Sarah R.

I came to Katie because of exploding headaches starting in my eyes. She found a neck muscle was sending pain into my face and ears. Katie taught me how to stretch that muscle and stabilize my upper neck to reduce the pain. I didn’t think massage could address the long history of ear issues I’ve had since I was a kid. She did what my ENT couldn’t!

Thanks for the neck help

Sallie A.

I have very painful arthritis in my neck as well as fusions on C 5&6. I see Katie for hands on massage and attended her in person class. She is more knowledgeable than anyone I have ever had work on me. The photos she uses in her course helped me understand what changes I should be making.

That's where my tongue should be!?!

Gail M.

I had no idea where my tongue should be positioned in my mouth until I took Katie's course! Her tips helped me address some of my clenching habit. I learned so much from Katie's course about the causes of my jaw and neck pain and how to relieve it. Extremely helpful.

The work helped my headaches!

Hunter R.

When I first started seeing Katie, I had regular headaches around the temple area, pain in my right jaw joint, and felt ringing in my ears. Katie was able to identify what muscles were causing the pain and worked on those areas to relieve the tension. She showed me how to do some simple self-massage exercises to do at home to prevent headaches. In a short time, my headaches subsided and I even noticed my bite started evening out again.

John McInnis

Before I met Katie I was barely able to smile without my temples feeling very uncomfortable. I was so used to it that I barely thought about it, I just smiled as little as possible. After she worked on my jaw for 2 sessions, I could smile without any pain anywhere on my face. Katie taught me the skills for self-massage and identified habits that I needed to adjust at home so I could maintain the relief. Amazing results!

Relief Is in Your Hands

Learn how to relieve the muscular causes of neck or jaw pain, TMJ disorder, and headaches—right from home and without costly appointments.

My Approach to Getting You Relief

By following the four pillars in my course, you’ll relieve pain caused by tight muscles, reduce clenching and grinding, improve how wide and smoothly your jaw opens, ease headache patterns, and—most importantly—learn how to keep the pain from coming back.
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Disclaimer: This course is for informational purposes only. You should not rely on it for a substitute for, nor does it replace, professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Lifetime access refers to access as long as the course is alive on the web.