07/22/2024
Having Jaw Pain?
Here’s a few easy things to avoid that can help decrease your pain levels:
❌Chewing Gum: repeated chewing can cause the muscles to fatigue which may cause pain. You may also be clenching that gum without realizing it!
❌Resting your hand on your face/jaw: I know, it’s tempting to do this when you’re tired or bored, so get your butt alllllll the way back in that chair and lead back on the head rest instead.
❌Extensive slouching/forward head posture: Let me be clear: there’s NO such thing as bad posture. Or best posture for that matter. But, staying in a hunched over position for too long (or any position) isn’t great for you. Aim to change positions about every 20 minutes or so.
❌Chewy Foods: Sorry steak, gummy bears, and giant sandwiches! We love you, but eating foods that aren’t so difficult to chew for a little while can help to alleviate pain the jaw.
✅As always, this isn’t medical advice, just education. If you’re having jaw pain or headaches, let’s chat about it. I’d love to get to know you and help! Send me a DM.
Be resilient to the finish.