04/30/2026
Welcome back to Therapy Tip Thursday with Wind City PT! Today, Marissa is breaking down jaw pain and why daytime clenching is a sneaky culprit.
When you clench your teeth throughout the day, you put massive pressure on your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and overwork your facial muscles. This constant tension leads to muscle fatigue and joint inflammation. Over time, that strain causes radiating pain, triggering severe headaches, earaches, and neck stiffness.
To protect your jaw health, try these quick check-ins:
• Rest your tongue: Keep your lips together, teeth apart, and let your tongue rest gently on the roof of your mouth just behind your front teeth.
• Set an alarm: Put a recurring timer on your phone every couple of hours. When it goes off, take a deep breath and consciously relax your facial muscles.
Constant jaw pain is not something you have to live with. If you are struggling with TMJ discomfort or chronic clenching, we can help!
Call us today to schedule an evaluation and get your smile back on track.
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