Well, muscle tension can stem from various factors like stress, over-exertion, dehydration, and more. It can feel like an ache or discomfort, coupled with a sense of tightness.

Biofeedback is a technique that ensures awareness and control over physiological functions to deal with stress efficiently ...

Side-to-side movement is another effective exercise for relieving jaw tension. Start by gently moving your lower jaw to one ...

Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is a technique where a person tenses and relaxes different muscles in their body to relieve tension and induce a relaxation response. The relaxation response is ...

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Counting reps might be sabotaging your workouts. Why time under tension and rep-free training builds muscle better than ...

Over the years I’ve spoken with experts on stress, muscle tension, hormones and dentistry to find out what causes TMJ and how to treat it. Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent.