Q4 Physical Therapy

12/23/2025

The holiday season is here. With extra gatherings, deadlines, and to-do lists, it’s easy for stress to sneak in and for your jaw to start clenching or bracing without you even realizing it. 😬

One of the most important TMJ habits is daily jaw check-ins. These are the moments where we most often see clenching happen without awareness:

• While driving or sitting at a stoplight
• While working at your computer
• While scrolling your phone
• While waiting in line
• While walking
• While cooking or doing chores
• While exercising
• Before sleep or on waking
• During stressful transitions

Your jaw is most relaxed when your lips are gently closed, teeth slightly apart, and your tongue resting gently on the roof of your mouth. Even a few seconds of awareness can help calm overworked muscles and reduce jaw, neck, and shoulder tension.

If clenching, headaches, or jaw pain are becoming a pattern, support can help.

👉 Start with a FREE 20-minute PT Starter Call or book a Full TMJ PT Evaluation when it works for you.

Links in bio or visit q4pt.com to schedule.

12/06/2025

⁣⁣We love seeing patients not just feel better — but feel confident keeping their symptoms under control.⠀⠀
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This is why we do what we do. 💛⠀
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You deserve a TMJ plan that helps you feel better and stay better — and Martha can help you do both.⠀
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⁣Ready to schedule an appointment?⠀
Start with a FREE 20-minute PT Starter Call or jump straight into a Full PT Evaluation.⠀
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Book through the link in our bio or ⠀
martha@q4pt.com⠀
⁣(508)-614-9499⠀
q4pt.com

12/02/2025

⁣One of the best things you can do for your TMJ is help your jaw remember how to actually relax.⠀
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Stress makes us clench, brace, grind, and hold tension without even noticing — and over time, your jaw can completely forget what “neutral” feels like.⠀
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Here’s what neutral should feel like:⠀
✔ Lips resting lightly together⠀
✔ Teeth just barely not touching⠀
✔ Tongue resting on the roof of your mouth⠀
✔ Tip of your tongue sitting gently behind your top front teeth⠀
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A quick reset like this can calm overworked muscles, ease strain, and give those small-but-mighty jaw muscles a real break. Doing it daily is such a simple place to start.⠀
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Still dealing with headaches, brain fog, or jaw/neck pain? You don’t have to sort it out by yourself. We’ll help you get to the root of what’s going on and build a customized TMJ plan that actually lasts.⠀
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You can start with a FREE 20-minute PT Starter Call to chat about what you’re feeling — or jump straight into a Full PT Evaluation. Links are in the bio.⠀
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We can’t wait to help you feel your best.

09/23/2025

Huge thank you to everyone who joined Martha & Jenn for our Overhead Mobility Workshop at & !
Ever wondered what a mobility workshop actually is?
Here’s the breakdown:
🔸Quick introduction to Q4 PT & why mobility matters
🔸Mobility drills to test your current capacity
🔸Exercise demos to improve your range of motion
BONUS: Video follow-up so you can practice and track your progress at home!
Ready to discover what your body is capable of? Come hang with us! We love helping athletes move & feel better!
🔗Check out our Linktree for scheduling info! [link in bio]

04/21/2025

04/10/2025

We are excited to announce that Q4 Physical Therapy is seeking a highly dedicated and skilled part-time physical therapist to join our team in Hopkinton, MA. 

Why Join Us?
At Q4 Physical Therapy, we believe in cutting through the noise so you can focus on what truly matters—helping your patients thrive. We’re all about giving you the freedom to deliver exceptional care your way, with personalized plans and plenty of autonomy. No rigid systems, no cookie-cutter approaches—just you, your expertise, and a commitment to getting patients better than baseline.

Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a candidate with the following qualities:
* Part-time Commitment to Hours: Up to 20 hours per week, with potential to grow.
* Strong Orthopedic and Manual Therapy Skills: Expertise in evaluating and treating musculoskeletal conditions using advanced manual techniques.
* Ability to Think Outside the Box: Creativity in developing innovative treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
* Proactive Approach: A self-starter who takes initiative in patient care and clinic operations.
* Empathetic and Patient-Centered: A genuine commitment to understanding patients’ emotional and physical challenges while delivering compassionate care.
* Bonus Interest: Experience or interest in orofacial pain is a plus.

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume to Martha@q4pt.com. We look forward to welcoming a skilled and empathetic physical therapist to our team!

02/25/2025

Feeling not quite ready for the Open?

Come chat with me about it! Only 3 spots remain for a 20 minute injury screen with me Saturday March 1 from 8-10am in my office at Resilience.

What you’ll gain:
1. Evaluate your movement: checking range of motion, flexibility, strength, and posture
2. Discuss your symptoms: identify potential issues along side medical history
3. Offer Personalized advice: on how to manage pain or improve function, and if PT is the logical next step or you should see another practitioner first.

See the link in Bio.

All filled up? You can also schedule a phone call with me.

12/22/2024

You know you’re getting a great ski boot fitting when the foot model comes out. 😍😍 Thanks to and Mike for always helping us out and being the best around!

12/21/2024

Things that happen with your child gets ahold of your new magnets. 😍😂

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah everyone! I’ll be out of office until January 6 excepting December 30th.

May you all enjoy the slowness and quiet moments as much as the festivities!

I have such gratitude to each and every one of you who has supported me in a big or small way along the past 5 years. Your trust in me means so much more than you could ever imagine.

12/04/2024

I’ll be taking a much needed break the next few days in London to celebrate my 40th trip around this sun. It’s been a fun ride so far and I don’t anticipate that changing anytime soon!

If you need me you all know how to get ahold of me! I hope everyone has a great rest of the week. ❤️✈️

08/13/2024

Taking a much needed break. See y’all on the flip side!

07/22/2024

Having Jaw Pain?

Here’s a few easy things to avoid that can help decrease your pain levels:

❌Chewing Gum: repeated chewing can cause the muscles to fatigue which may cause pain. You may also be clenching that gum without realizing it!

❌Resting your hand on your face/jaw: I know, it’s tempting to do this when you’re tired or bored, so get your butt alllllll the way back in that chair and lead back on the head rest instead.

❌Extensive slouching/forward head posture: Let me be clear: there’s NO such thing as bad posture. Or best posture for that matter. But, staying in a hunched over position for too long (or any position) isn’t great for you. Aim to change positions about every 20 minutes or so.

❌Chewy Foods: Sorry steak, gummy bears, and giant sandwiches! We love you, but eating foods that aren’t so difficult to chew for a little while can help to alleviate pain the jaw.

✅As always, this isn’t medical advice, just education. If you’re having jaw pain or headaches, let’s chat about it. I’d love to get to know you and help! Send me a DM.

Be resilient to the finish.