25/08/2026
Your jaw does a lot of work every day… eating, speaking, swallowing and expressing ourselves. It’s understandable that tension can sometimes build up.
Small habits like noticing clenching, taking screen breaks, choosing comfortable foods and finding ways to relax the jaw may be useful additions to your self-care.
And if your symptoms are ongoing, getting the right assessment matters. Jaw pain can have many possible causes, so it’s important not to assume it’s simply tension.
Acupuncture may be considered as one part of an individualised approach for some people.
