Nervous System

Illustration of a woman in a calm seated position representing the connection between the mind, nervous system and jaw tension

The Mind & the Jaw

The Mind & the Jaw When the nervous system feels safe, the jaw finally gets permission to let go. Would

Illustration of a woman with her hand resting on her chest, eyes closed, representing breathing and jaw tension awareness.

Coming Back to Your Breath

Coming Back to Your Breath Simply bringing kind awareness to the breath can help the body settle and the jaw

Venn diagram showing overlapping TMJ and TMD symptoms including jaw symptoms, head and ear symptoms, and facial or neck symptoms.

What TMJ / TMD Really Is

What TMJ / TMD Really Is TMJ symptoms often overlap across the jaw, head, ears and neck. “You have TMJ.”

Illustration showing three causes of jaw tension — dental treatment, stress and pain, and hypermobility

Causes of Jaw Tension

Causes of Jaw Tension — 3 Reasons TMD Develops Three causes of jaw tension I see in clinic: a physical