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What your Face Mask is doing to your Jaw
Have you been experiencing headaches, jaw pain, or tension in your face and neck? These symptoms are more common than many people realise, and they can seriously affect your daily comfort, focus, and energy. In fact, small everyday habits may be contributing more than you think.
Have you been experiencing headaches and feeling tension in your face and jaw?
Are you doing any of these common things?
❗Bracing your teeth and jaw
❗Pushing your lower jaw forward (??trying to keep your mask on?)
❗Holding your ears and face generally tighter
❗Letting your chin poke forward and rounding your shoulders
❗Pushing the volume of your voice
❗Taking shorter, shallower breaths
Each of these habits may feel small, but over time they increase jaw pain and headaches. They also place unnecessary strain on your neck, shoulders, and facial muscles. The good news is that with some awareness and simple changes, you can reduce this tension and feel more comfortable.
Some easy tips to help are
✅ Release your jaw and tongue by putting your tongue on the roof of your mouth
✅ Watch your posture – long relaxed neck
✅ Alter the tension of the mask so it is not hurting your ears (or use an ear saver)
✅ Don’t forget to breathe!
✅ Don’t force your voice’s volume
✅ Over articulate your words (so that we can understand you)
By practising these small strategies consistently, you can lower muscle tension, reduce the risk of chronic headaches, and improve overall comfort throughout your day.
If you are having trouble with headaches or neck pain that is stopping you doing what you need to do, please reach out to us! We are a team or experts in neck pain, jaw and facial pain.
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