26/10/2025
Jaw tightness isn't just physical, it's where we hold unspoken words, tension, and control.
When you soften your jaw, you tell your body it's safe to let go.
Try this: gently massage your TMJ area while breathing slowly out through the mouth.
"When I release my jaw, I release my need to hold it all together."
TMJ tension (Temporomandibular Joint) can affect more than just your jaw it can ripple through your entire body and energy system. Because 50% of your motor cortex controls this area, imbalance here can show up as headaches, neck tension, sinus issues, dizziness, shoulder tightness, or even digestive discomfort.
Support for TMJ imbalance:
- Rest, keep teeth apart, lips relaxed
- Soft foods (soups, casseroles, yoghurt, smoothies)
- Avoid gum, clenching, or chewing hard foods
- Relax the face and breathe
- Maintain good posture + sleep on your back
- Try this gentle jaw exercise: place your tongue behind your top front teeth and open/close slowly
- Acupressure: LI4 (Hoku point) - between thumb and index finger
- Nutritional support:
Zinc - relaxes ligaments/tendons (found in shellfish, beef, eggs, nuts)
Manganese - strengthens ligaments/tendons (found in leafy greens, nuts, pineapple, whole grains)
Emotionally, TMJ tension often relates to unspoken feelings, suppressed expression, and the pressure to "hold it all together."
Flower essences that can support this:
- Snapdragon: helps release held-in anger or frustration
- Agrimony: for those who smile through pain or avoid showing true feelings
The throat chakra governs communication when you release your jaw, you open space for your truth to flow freely.