Do you often wake up with jaw pain, tension headaches, or a sore face? If so, you’re not alone. Many people suffer from tight jaw muscles and headaches caused by stress, teeth grinding (bruxism), or poor posture. The good news? You can find relief with simple, effective techniques. Here are two top tricks to help ease your discomfort—plus how Hadl Clinical Bodywork can help.
1. Jaw Massage: Release Built-Up Tension
One of the fastest ways to relieve jaw pain and tension headaches is gentle self-massage. Your jaw muscles, especially the masseter muscle, can get tight from stress and grinding, leading to pain that spreads to your head and neck.
Try This:
✔ Find the sore spots: Place your fingers on the sides of your jaw, just in front of your ears.
✔ Apply gentle pressure: Use small circular motions to massage the area for 30–60 seconds.
✔ Work along the jawline: Slowly move down toward your chin, loosening tight spots.
This technique helps improve circulation, reduce tightness, and ease pressure that contributes to headaches.
2. Tongue-Relaxation Trick: Stop Clenching Without Thinking About It
Many people clench their jaw without realizing it, especially during stress or focus-heavy tasks. A simple trick to stop this habit? Use your tongue!
Here’s How:
✔ Rest your tongue on the roof of your mouth—right behind your front teeth.
✔ Keep your lips together but teeth slightly apart.
✔ Breathe through your nose and relax your jaw muscles.
This position helps reset your jaw to a natural, relaxed state, preventing unnecessary tension that leads to pain and headaches.
Get Lasting Relief at Hadl Clinical Bodywork
While these tricks can help, professional hands-on therapy can provide deeper, long-lasting relief. At Hadl Clinical Bodywork, we use targeted techniques to: Click to Learn more
✔ Release tight jaw and neck muscles that contribute to pain
✔ Improve posture and alignment to reduce tension headaches
✔ Help you break the cycle of clenching and grinding
If you’re tired of dealing with jaw pain and headaches, book an appointment today and feel the difference expert bodywork can make!
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