01/09/2026
Jaw tension isn’t always just stress.
When I assess chronic clenching, I often find the real issue lower in the body.
A tight or unsupported psoas can limit the diaphragm.
Breathing shifts upward, the neck takes over, and the jaw tightens to create stability.
Your jaw isn’t overreacting—it’s compensating.
That’s why jaw stretches, night guards, and stress relief only help temporarily.
The jaw is often the last place the body asks for support, not the first.
When stability is restored through the hips, breath, and neck, the jaw can finally let go.
Your body isn’t broken, it has adapted!
