In this episode, Alexa is joined once again by physiotherapist Emer Tully to explore the jaw. They unpack why jaw tension isn’t always about the jaw itself, how posture, breathing, hypermobility and stress all play a role, and what singers and teachers can do to improve jaw health and function. Whether you struggle with clenching, clicking, or simply want to better understand the biomechanics behind a free and efficient voice, this conversation is packed with practical insights you’ll be able to apply straight away.
WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST?
2:11 How do we know when the jaw is functioning well?
3:32 Hypermobility P1
6:55 Assessing opening and closing of the jaw
14:21 Release vs strengthening
28:34 Biomechanics vs aesthetics
31:52 Hypermobility P2
33:41 Acupuncture and the jaw
36:01 Jaw red flags
36:54 Clicking jaw & TMJ
42:39 Three things to look after your jaw health
About the presenter HERE
RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS
Singing Teachers Talk – Ep.241 Is Your Pelvic Floor Affecting Your Voice? A Deep Dive with Physiotherapist Emer Tully
Singing Teachers Talk – Ep.110 Articulation and Singing: Assessing Jaw Behaviour With Chris Johnson
Singing Teachers Talk – Ep.201 Working with Hypermobile Singers with Sarah Algoet
ABOUT THE GUEST
Emer Tully is a physiotherapist specialising in hypermobility, TMJ dysfunction, breathing mechanics, and vocal health. She works closely with singers, performers, and individuals with complex chronic symptoms, exploring how the jaw, airway, voice, and whole-body movement patterns influence health and performance. Her clinical approach focuses on connecting the dots between biomechanics, breathing, the nervous system, and long-term symptom management. Based in Blackheath, South East London.
Instagram: @core_points
