Clenching is a habit. Relief can be, too.
We all clench our jaws daily whether we realize it or not, especially during stressful days or long screen sessions. And when we clench? Our jaw muscles engage and start to tug at our neck and shoulders. Hello tension! That’s why TMJ issues rarely stay in the jaw alone.
Clenching while driving, working, or lifting can keep our jaw muscles firing nonstop. And if you get temple headaches or those end-of-day jaw aches? Those are classic signs of overwork.
Let’s not forget morning soreness. That often means you’ve been grinding through the night without realizing it!
Again, we all do it. It’s just last thing we think about as a possible reason why our head, neck, or shoulders hurt! And get this: you can have TMJ without jaw pain. That’s right. All that to say, when that tension starts to build up, it’s time to stop in for a quick movement assessment and reset.
So, book your next visit today. We’ll get you the hands-on care you need to bring everything back into balance!