Carry stress in your jaw? Here are some common triggers: 👄 high stress 👄gum chewing 👄poor posture 👄dehydration 👄vitamin d deficiency 👄menopause pregnancy The jaw aka the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a hinge joint that connects the jawbone to the skull on both sides of the head. The TMJ joint allows our jaws to move so that we can open and close our mouths. It also protects our bones from damage by acting as a shock absorber. It’s not uncommon that if you’re a jaw clencher or grinder, y