Janne Sakkinen, OMT physical therapist
You know the feeling: your jaw clenches and your neck stiffens through a whole day at the screen, and then the headache starts. I explain why it happens and in what order to release it: the thoracic spine, the upper neck and the jaw as one chain.
Specialized clinical rehabilitation for TMJ disorders, cervical spine mechanics, and spinal pain by OMT Physical Therapist & Faculty Lecturer Janne Sakkinen.
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For you if your jaw clenches, your TMJ clicks or your neck stays tense. You get lifetime access to my 17-minute clinical video guide and downloadable exercise protocols.
Understand the temporomandibular joint, articular disc positioning, and why your jaw clicks or locks during chewing.
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“Clear, highly actionable, and easy to follow. The visual breakdowns make complex jaw mechanics simple to understand.”
“The masseter release and tongue alignment cues helped reduce my morning jaw tightness within a week.”
“Excellent clinical explanation of upper cervical spine interaction with jaw tension.”
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Condition overview
Teeth grinding (bruxism), jaw clicking/popping, masseter tightness, or jaw joint pain.
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Symptom knowledge hubs
Jaw joint clicking, masseter muscle tightness, and facial pain rehabilitation.
Cervical spine dysfunction, tension headaches, and cervicogenic pain.
Lumbar disc issues, facet joint dysfunction, and sciatic nerve release.
Clinical ergonomics for dental professionals and remote workstation alignment.
I am Janne Sakkinen, an OMT-certified musculoskeletal physical therapist with over 15 years of clinical practice. I specialize in complex, highly targeted conditions of the jaw, upper cervical spine, and facial nerves.
TMD (Temporomandibular Disorder), subconscious jaw clenching, bruxism, and cervicogenic dizziness are often poorly understood and frustrating for patients. My goal is to demystify these mechanics and provide clear, step-by-step physical rehabilitation protocols.
Since 2017, I have trained dentistry students at the University of Oulu and taught advanced physical therapy courses. On YouTube and through my online programs, I bring these clinical protocols directly to a global audience.
Read expert articles, interviews, and clinical publications featuring PT Janne Sakkinen in major national press (Apu, Kaleva, professional networks).
Key article quote
“Prolonged sitting irritates the piriformis muscle. Targeted movement therapy and physical therapy exercises relieve nerve compression and pain.”
Prolonged sitting or minor injury can irritate the piriformis muscle. OMT Physical Therapist Janne Sakkinen provides 5 targeted self-care techniques to relieve glute pain and piriformis syndrome.
Key article quote
“If your face grimaces in pain, the muscle responds with protective tension. Stretching should always support nervous system relaxation.”
In an expert feature in Kaleva newspaper, Janne Sakkinen explains core rehabilitation principles: stretching should never cause pain, and facial muscles must remain relaxed.
Key article quote
“Collaborating with top experts like Mervi Niippala – multidisciplinary teamwork is key to achieving optimal patient outcomes.”
Professional publication and expert panel discussion on developing physical therapy practices, OMT expertise, and multidisciplinary healthcare collaboration.
Janne Sakkinen serves as a guest lecturer at the University of Oulu and OMT physical therapy specialist.
For healthcare professionals
240 min comprehensive clinical course, ZVK / DVE approved for CE credits
Comprehensive clinical TMD course for German-speaking and international physical therapists, osteopaths, and dental professionals. Hosted on the official foxstudy.de marketplace with automatic CE credit certification.
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See how Janne Sakkinen's OMT physical therapy, TMJ rehabilitation, and targeted exercise guides have helped patients overcome jaw, neck, and spinal conditions.
5 / 5
“I had suffered from jaw clicking and morning stiffness for years. Janne's OMT physical therapy and targeted jaw joint exercises completely eliminated the tightness and pain within three weeks.”
5 / 5
“I was suffering from post-surgical back pain and feared being stuck in a chronic cycle. Thanks to Janne's assessment and precise movement protocols, normal active life returned within months.”
5 / 5
“I suffered from back pain for years, and previous care only masked symptoms. Janne's thorough OMT evaluation identified the root cause, and targeted movements eliminated the pain completely without medication.”
5 / 5
“I visited your clinic for lower back pain. Under your guidance, I learned the correct lifting technique, and I have had virtually no lower back issues since. Whenever mild tightness appears, I do the physical therapy exercises you taught me and get immediate relief. Thank you for your work – fantastic to see results that last!”
5 / 5
“Usually you get a stack of paper exercises that end up sitting on a desk. Janne recorded tailored exercise videos directly on my smartphone! It made executing the rehabilitation plan at home effortless.”
5 / 5
“I was skeptical about telehealth physical therapy at first, but it surpassed all expectations. Janne diagnosed my leg radiation pain seamlessly over video and guided precise movement vectors. I had my first pain-free day in months.”
5 / 5
“Janne provided targeted strengthening and stability exercises for my knee osteoarthritis. By spring, targeted progressive training enabled me to comfortably run a half-marathon pain-free!”
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