The Right TMCC Pattern and Facial Asymmetries
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- Опубліковано 16 гру 2018
- This video explores the implications of facial asymmetries on movement of the spine.
Obvious facial asymmetries include relationships between four primary bones: the sphenoid, the temporal bones, and the occiput. Any distortion or asymmetric movement of these bones can cause our head and neck/spine to move improperly.
The implications of improper spinal movement aren't hard to understand: impaired movement and pain. But it isn't obvious to most medical professionals that asymmetric facial features can be causing the problems or keeping the problems from resolving.
To see my prior facial asymmetries, check out this post:
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Hey there, my name is Neal Hallinan.
The purpose of this channel is to help people understand and resolve chronic pain, and to help them cope with the emotional and spiritual pain that often goes along with it.
As someone who lived with chronic pain for many years of my life, I know how debilitating and isolating it can be. But I also know it can be resolved.
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For further information about Postural Restoration defined patterns, check out these videos and blog posts.
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• What is the Left AIC p...
• Introduction to the Ri...
pritrainer.com/right-bc-pattern/
• RTMCC Pattern Basics
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In the thumbnail picture people are seeing how your face is becoming asymmetrical but I can see how your lovely childhood is being snatched away from you and all the happiness and innocence starts to fade away , no one deserve this
Bro what are u on😭💀
What thaaaaa fuuuu 😂😂😂😂😂😂
OH BC ITS A BOT 🤖 😂
Finally after 34 years i'm understanding why my right half face looks with less bone density or like it was being "sucked" o "pulled" from behind, I would have never imagined it came from not straight spine and a bit of scoliosis, thank you.
Did you manage to fix or improve it? I’ve just discovered I have the same disorder.
I have had parry rombergs disease since childhood and have had all sort of occiptal, head, neeck and back issues also movement disorders very interesting
Thank you so much! 🙏💗✨
Can you please make more videos on the rtmcc pattern and how to fix it/ reverse the pattern? I have this pattern and it is causing so many problems. I understand what it is but not how to fix it. Thank you!! Your videos are very helpful!
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Did you fix it?
I’ve been in pain every single day since a car accident in 1996. Every day. My neck, face, and the right side of my head were badly injured...53 stitches in my face, double nasal fracture, concussion, reverse cervical curve. I used to hide the right side of my face with my hair. But raising my arms and caring for hair has become difficult and I’ve had to cut it all off. My past doctors and current upper cervical chiro do not acknowledge my facial asymmetry, but after 1.5 years of weekly upper cervical adjustments I notice my face is changing and balancing out. But my atlas keeps slipping and needs a double adjustment almost weekly for several months. C1 is the main culprit now, along with c5 issues and diaphragm/rib pain. I have arthritis in my jaw and an eroded left jaw joint. I swing between cautious optimism/hope and total exhaustion with this healing process. I have a lot of bad pain days. The retracing process is exhausting. After my last atlas adjustment a couple days ago, I woke up in terrible pain thinking “I’m so tired of being like this” and found myself wishing for an end. This darkness is too familiar. My quality of life continues to decline and I’m no longer independent. I’m fortunate to have a loving companion who helps me with groceries and cleaning, even with getting dressed sometimes...Without this help I would be lost. I no longer make long term goals. When I think of the future I feel dread. I’ve wanted to give up so many times over the years...But part of me believes my pain is a gift, a teacher, and I can’t give up. This video makes me think I’m missing some puzzle pieces. My resources are extremely limited. I’m unable to travel from California to meet you. I would really appreciate the opportunity to have a conversation with you. Would you be willing to help me from a distance? It’s not my style to share so much in a public comment but....desperate times, desperate measures...thank you for this video.
Hi auti marie. I'm so sorry to hear about your struggles. I understand perfectly your physical and emotional suffering. Why don't you email me and then we can figure out a time to talk. I can at least give you some suggestions. nealhallinan@gmail.com
Hope you've found some relief Autimarie, I relate so very much. 🙏
Ever since I found about this. I started strengthening my weaker and I can almost feel my jaw more aligned. I has been weird for as long as I can remember. I'm only 20 and my left side has always been weaker and I just thought this is how it supposed to be. I started using my stronger side more and more. Now my left leg is a lot weaker that I almost have a limp. I am everything thing I can by performing single leg exercises. Let's hope it works because I don't wanna be walking with a limp in my 20s.😢
Did you mean to say you’re Strengthening weaker jaw muscle if so how has it been?
Can you pls share the names of the exerciser? I could
Never learn from this guy video. I know the issues he had faced but I can never tell
How to correct?
You focusing very much on right asymmetry. But could you tell us about PEC patients ?
Thank you for this video. I wondered for a while how my left side could look that good compared to my right side looking recessed and like a different person than my left side
You fixed it yet?
@@ush9271 did you get any answer ?
Hi! Thanks for all that free information that you're providing! I'm currently seeing a PRI certificated Therapist and she diagnosed me as a 'patho PEC'. Right shoulder is more down and rotated forward. Also.my collarbone is popping out on the right side and it seems to be lower than the left.Until now I had two Sessions and I'm seeing improvements. However, what you're talking about in this video I never heard before. Actually my right eye is smaller and my right ear more flared out. My chin is stucked pointing to the right also. As you resolved your issues, Are there any things you could recommend me? Im trying to fix all this shit out for years now and I just want my body to function as it should. PRI Method seems to be the answer for that.
Can't say I have any recommendations except that there will be ups and downs. I am also a Patho PEC. Just be consistent with your exercises. It takes time.
I had a cranial Dr tell me, when I was younger, that "it looked like I had an elephant step on my head sideways"..nice. But today, I can definitely see what he's saying. I have a very asymmetrical face.😢
Hi Neal,
Thank you for sharing! I’ve watched a and learned a ton from your channel. This explains so many of my problems. I had a cross bite as a kid. I had an orthodontist fix my teeth as a teen (when I started to get osgood schlatters on my right knee, then on my right foot I have a hammer toe next to my big toe). I played D1 college tennis and always had knee tendonitis and plantar fasciitis. I grind my teeth at night (I wear a mouth guard), and my face is puffier on the left (mostly eye). I have been doing the 90 90 and the bent over drills you have shown. Do you have any other recommendations knowing my issues?
Hi Emily, without working directly with you I can't really offer any recommendations. Judging from your history though it wouldn't be surprising to me if your neck is still involved. I'd try and find a PRI certified PT and get an assessment. I don't think the exercises I have demonstrated will be enough for you. They could possibly help, but they are limited in their effectiveness for more complicated situations.
Hey,I find my condition very similar yours and this comment of yours is 4 years old ,I think you would have made pretty significant improvement in your case,I will be very grateful if you share some tips with me here or provide your any social media handle,so we can have a chat
Neal your videos are great thank you. This has happened to me, severely injuring my body, after adult retractive orthodontics in 2016. What can I do please (London UK)?
Wonderous creation it’s a miracle
Hey Neal, I've been experiencing decreased function and pain in my right side literally from head to toe for about 2 years now. The past 6 months have been absolutely brutal unfortunately. Sleeping maybe 6 hours on lucky nights but mostly 3 or 4. All of September it was a hour a night if that. After two days of researching this condition and making subtle changes I'm already feeling immediate relief and changes to body mechanics in just normal movements so thank you alot for these videos. Past pictures to now have show a change in facial symmetry and posture. Prior to those two years I had absolutely no physical pain, no facial asymmetry, good posture and was in incredible physical shape. I would do martial arts, body weight exercises religiously and power lift alot. I was always a little stronger on my right side but not by a considerable amount. I was wondering if a emotionally traumatic event could have been the root cause of all this disfunction. I also suffered a high speed head on collision about a year and a half ago but walked out unscathed and I honestly believe that it's not the cause being that symptoms started before it. Sorry for the long comment just trying to piece together what could've caused all this
A collision like you describe could easily cause your neck muscles to tighten into a "protective" posture and then start to pull on the temporal bones of your cranium.
Hi neal i have the same problem and my symptoms started after a headon collision a facial impact but my tmj joints are ok … but i have left aic pattern and rtmcc
With my mandible rotated to somewhat left
And i dont know what is the root cause of it is it ascending disoredr or descending … it is deu to my jaw head or deu to my foot
And i can’t find a PRI practitioner in india what should i do
@@blackpearl7110 hi i am also from India and in the same condition.
I noticed it recently after my wisdom teeth started erupting .
I wanna know where are you from ?
I am from Haryana.
Can you share your contact details?
Hey brother i wanna know how did you find out that you got stuck into these pattern ,i mean no one knows about pri in india or Even in western countries
My left eye and cheekbone is higher, maxilla is more recessed on the right side and my right ear is flared do I follow this pattern or the opposite of it?
Just found your channel last night cuz I keep hurting my back because im an idiot who doesn't want to quit lifting weights But I know I need to until I fix my fucked up pelvis ..thanks for the info
Thanks for the comment. If you do keep hurting your back (I had horrible SI joint issues for a great portion of my life) I highly recommend finding a Postural Restoration trained therapist.
From my experience, lots of really strong people hurt their backs a lot, and think they have something really complicated going on, but it can often be the case of a lower back being "stuck" in a position it can't get out of (excessive curve in the lower back, or "extended" posture). Sometimes it's really simple...sometimes it's not.
Question: how do I improve this condition? I noticed that massages helped, and stretching, and staying warm. Lymph drainage massages helped too. But is there anything more effective? Thank you
I have a perfect midline, but have higher left eyebrow even after workig to be in left stance constantly for min s
Hey, could you give exercises for this right TMCC patern please !? Much appreciated 😁
Nope just a stupid video 😂
Very interesting. Tooth contact being even is so important.
How can we increase height of molars on one side of face to balance tooth contact on right side with left side?
Right ear canal hole smaller than left in RTMCC pattern??
Will clear retainers after braces affect how my face becomes more symmetrical through your 4 basic exercises
Great Video, but where are the solutions? For me stretching daily and being mindful of muscle imbalances and discrepancies in mobility between right and left can greatly eleviate these problems.
Have you checked out the rest of Neal Hallinan’s UA-cam channel and his website? You may need a PRI therapist.
unlocking my neck started with unlocking my SI joints
My right eye and cheek are higher than my left and I have a more defined jaw structure on the left side of my face. Should I still work on correcting my right TMCC even though my right eye and cheek are higher on the right? I also had braces in the past so I’m sure that affected my asymmetry as well.
Isamar, a higher right eye and fuller left side of the face is normal. It's often the result of having overactive right neck muscles that influence the position of the jaw and the position of the temporal bone ("side-of-the-head/face bone" that forms the "T" in the TMJ joint).
So while it may not be what we desire aesthetically, it is considered "normal" from a PRI perspective. At any rate, most people don't even notice what we notice on ourselves.
My asymmetry wasn't normal (I had a left sided cranial pattern on top of a right sided body pattern).
In respect to correcting the right TMCC....it's tough if you aren't working with a PRI provider. It took me years to put this all together. We have tests that determine the position of your neck and then exercises that correct the position.
The human cranium has small amounts of movement available to it at its numerous sutures, and it can "settle" into asymmetric positions which probably don't cause any problems with the neck. I think it's a matter of degree.
At any rate, no human is perfectly symmetrical. In fact perfect asymmetry looks odd (you can find pictures on the internet of what a face would look like if it were perfectly symmetrical. Quite weird looking).
I would only be concerned if you had bodily pain.
Thanks a Million for your info, I just had an Atlas adjustment that cause my spine to twist . I think It was a 20 year old injury .
Now 4 months after my atlas adjustment, my body made a huge shift so my head moved or turned about 1CM to the left pulling or stretching the Sphenoid and Occiput muscles . Your video just explained why my eye feels a bit off and maybe why my tinnitus sound became louder.
The Doctor said I will go through 2 more major shifts within the next 4 months or so and that should balance back everything... I Hope....
Did you go through such shifts when you had your Atlas corrected? I ask you because I am very worried.. Thanks again,
I did not have my atlas corrected. That's not how Postural Restoration works. The atlas is just one part of a much larger pattern. I wouldn't continue with anything that made my tinnitus worse.
@@NealHallinan Thanks a lot for your reply.
I really thought that you had your atlas realigned because of the video ( Tinnitus and the Vagus nerve) and you spoke about the Atlas position .
My doctor only shifted back my Atlas to the centre position nothing else, my head straitened and my Tinnitus almost disappeared. 4 months later my entire spine started to move by itself shifting/untwisting causing my symptoms to worsen . The doctor said it is normal because the weight and new position of my head will cause my entire spine to untwist and shift and within the next 4 month my spine should be aligned with my new head position then my symptoms will start to go away.
I watched many of your videos about PR and they are fascinating and very informative and I thank you for sharing this great info.
I wish you were here in Canada because I would have visited you and joined your PR coarse after my spine realigns in the next 3 to 4 months..
Thanks again for your videos and Information that you share.
Best Regards,
@@bartkrysiatys5101 Did MRI have bulging and herniated cervical discs Did a fusion and 2 disc replacement surgery and things improving slowly. Upper cervical chiros can sometimes help but can also cause major damage..
Hi Neal, I have had really bad insecurities with my face asymmetry my whole life and just found out that I almost certainly have this pattern. My right hip is higher than my left, my left shoulder is higher than my right, and the back of my head is tilting to the left, bulging. I have a very asymmetrical nose and jaw that both slant left as well as my left ear being way more prominent than my right. My asymmetries have gotten worse over time and I feel like I need surgery to fix my face. Also,The left side of my face is almost half an inch more concaved than my right side of face. I really don’t know what to do in order to make my face look more symmetrical. And I know perfect asymmetry is not normal, but my face has some very profound asymmetries. Any advice as to if I should seek surgery or try to do stretches and excercises?
Try to find if its because of your teeth or something like that and if its not, continue doing your research. Hope you get better
Facial Asymmetries could be due to different reasons. Birth trauma is one of them. The torsion of the skull bones can be fixed with an oral appliance with a dentist that understands this. Not all dentist’s are aware of this.
Hi, did you manage to correct your facial asymmetry ?
@@NYC11040 Hi, which appliance are you talking about and what type of dentist we need to see ?
I have a cranial strain / facial asymmetry
@@AbcDef-cp3gt There are dentists that help treat craniofacial issues. Depending on the severity of the condition it could be a craniofacial orthodontist or a general dentist that treats it. You would have to get a full work up to know exactly what you need. The most common appliance is the POD appliance which stands for the preventative oral device. Hope this helps. Good luck!
I think humidity causes hindrances in my case. Is this possible? Very informative video nonetheless 😊
i was born with some type of bulged rib bone just one tho, got it tested the physician said its benign but i wonder if it effects me somehow negatively
Content starts at 1:50 Obvious facial assymetrys indicate functional issues which can be elsewhere in the body and can cause pain. Also teeth that don't come together correctly can cause these problems.
Seeing your cranium models reminds me of the left side-bend and right-torsion issues but I am wondering how these states actually arise in the first place.
My guess, after much thought - rightly or wrongly, is the following:
we prefer right stance so pelvis is oriented right which sidebends the lumbar spine to the right. Because of the right sidebend of the lumbar spine the cervical spine will also want/need? to orient right. When the cervical spine bends right the eyes need to be fixed on a horizontal gaze (as the gaze is not horizontal due to the bending of the cervical spine to the right). Therefore we end up bending the neck back to the left viz-a-viz the left side-bend. When we bend the neck to the left the body "infers" that we should be in left-stance so we end up rotating the cranium (from the occiuput section of the of the skull)to the right.
You think this problem could all be avoided if we had initially rotated the cranium slightly to the left when in right stance to avoid the problem with visual system wanting to obtain a horizontal gaze?
Can you please explain the importance of the left lateral pterygoid in the repositioning of the R TMCC? I am pretty sure M. Cantrell has told me left pterygoid, but I think in Z. Cupples' video he is using right pterygoid??? Thanks so much for all of your work!
@@amandaorsley7071 Im no expert and im just quoting the link I posted above which mentions the muscles that you need to get into the opposite pattern to shut off the RTMCC pattern. But I believe you need the left lateral pterygoid to move the cranium back and to the left and the jaw needs to go back slightly so that the neck can get some extension and more lordosis as its in more of a flexed state.. You also need the right MEDIAL pterygoid and the right temporalis muscle, according to the link I posted. It's more important to feel these muscles and then do the necessary breathing.
@@beckaflynn1128 can you post the link please??
Hi, I have a left cranial sidebend. Do you know how to correct it ? I'm desperate... thank you 🙏
@@AbcDef-cp3gt not too sure on that one best to ask the experts
But how do i fiz it with pri exercises
I literally have most of the major asymmetries you said. My left eye is way lower than the right one, my head is rotated weirdly on my neck and my right ear seems sunken in the head (if i take a picture from the front you see my left ear way more than the right one). It looks like my whole left side is dropping. Is there a way to fix those asymmetries?
Were you able to find a solution?
I have the exact opposite of this
Did you find a way to fix it ?
When someone has bigger left eye socket and higher left eyebrow, coulf that be right tmcc patern ?
Is it ?
What about squinting? Tending to squint on one side when its a bit sunny out, using a “strong eye” even having 2020 vision…
You mention that malocclusions cause masseter/temp/pterygoid to stiffen, but can't the head being imbalance and tilted, tild the mandible to one side and produce those imbalances?
Yes. It can work either way.
@@NealHallinan And so correcting the right BC can correct the face!
@@quintessential5145 I'd say correcting the Right TMCC has more of an influence on facial structure. But it also very much depends on utilizing the temporalis and pterygoid muscles, via proper tooth contact, that moves the temporal bones and the sphenoid. Generally that's done using PRI exercises that also incorporate left sided occlusion, which done properly repositions those bones.
@@quintessential5145did you try to correct your face with PRI ?
I have facial asymmetry stemming from being stuck in a left AIC pattern. So by fixing the pattern, my temporal bone will be properly repositioned which will correct the asymmetry slowly?
It's possible. But you really need a professional who knows what they are doing. Facial asymmetry is normal, though.
Did you correct your facial asymmetry ?
i am very tight on my right side. my face is less developed on the right side, also my nose is bending to the right. what should i focus on?
Same did you figure it out
Did you ?
Just start neck stretching, even mewing and also there are few exercises
How to fix that.. I have asymetry all over my body? I have cranial asymetry. Deviated nasal septum... I have left sided atlanto axial facet joint subluxation... I hear craking when i mive my neck from side to side. My mandible is deviated to the right side. My cranieum with the atlas is deviated to the left side.. My axis withe cervical vertebrea till c5 spine process is shifted to the right.. Thoracic scoliosis. Rt shoulder higher than left.. Lateral pelvic tilt. I have like a spastic body.. Pain.. Pain and tension in my muscles.. I tried osteopathy it helped a little.
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Hi did you get better i have exactly your symptoms
Amal did you find a solution ? I have a cranial sidebend
So do I fix my jaw or my pelvis?
For me it was my feet...
@@johnnyhurley7161 how’d you find out it was your feet? What did you do to fix it?
My right side my arm eyebrow is 3/8 of an inch higher than my left side
HOW DO I FIX IT PLEASE
How can i get treatment for flat feet and a cross bite with no insurance
If you don't have insurance I guess you'll have to pay cash for any help.
I have created a new approach about this and to prove I have full x rays, its a lot easier to fix than it appears, if its mainly neurological it can be solved in few days ot even in a day
what is the approach?
What’s the approach chi
What is it?
Spill it
Please tell us the solution, I'm desperate...
Has anyone ever fixed their left aic right bc right tmcc pattern?
Did you?
Ok how tf do i fix it
I’m stuck with exactly this due to malocclusion with than caused subluxation i c1/c2 occipiut area , now I’m having neck pain/ eye issues all life side the same side as the subluxation.
I got a customized splint from a tmj specialist and it’s supposed to keep my teeth in nearly perfect occlusion & it gets adjusted
But how do I reverse the pattern my body currently fell into?
You'll really need to find a Postural Restoration Institute certified PT to help you.
@@NealHallinan are you taking new clients? I’m a 40 minute drive from you
Did you end up getting help?
How is it going ? Did you take PRI courses and did it correct your facial asymmetry ?
This is my problem if you look at the images I sent to your email please Neal I need you to work with me and dentist directly I’ve been stuck in this position for 10 years 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Did you find a solution ? I'm desperate...
@@AbcDef-cp3gt Neal never responded to any of my emails or anything still going through this pain
@@prajp9795try to contact another PRI specialist
I don’t believe ancient man had these issues. If you see primitive peoples even today, their teeth and jaw are perfectly developed and symmetrical.
I have a hunch that this degeneration began when we started to cut the umbilical cord connected to a 5lbs placenta (50-100% of healthy body weight) full of stem cells meant to complete our post-natal development.
The human body is truely a horrible crappy design