TMJ & Jaw Tension: Why Your Neck May Be the Missing Link

Jaw clicking, tightness, or clenching can be connected to your neck and upper back. When posture is forward (common with phones and computers), the jaw muscles often overwork and the neck joints can become restricted—creating a cycle of tension.

Quick at-home tips:

✅ Keep tongue resting on the roof of your mouth

✅ Relax shoulders down and back

✅ Avoid chewing gum during flare-ups

✅ Use warm compress on jaw/temples 10 minutes

At 614 Chiropractic in Hilliard, we evaluate posture, neck mobility, and muscle tension patterns that may contribute to jaw discomfort. If jaw tension is affecting sleep or focus, schedule a visit and let’s build a plan to reduce strain.

Jaw clicking, tightness, or clenching can be connected to your neck and upper back. When posture is forward (common with phones and computers), the jaw muscles often overwork and the neck joints can become restricted—creating a cycle of tension.