Why You Might Be Clenching Without Realising It — TMJ Explained Jaw tension, headaches, facial tightness, or that “heavy” feeling around your temples… These aren’t random. In our latest episode, Dr. Bao shares that almost every day, she sees patients showing signs of TMJ (temporomandibular joint) dysfunction — often without realising it. One of the most common symptoms? 👉 Myalgia — aching or tightness in the jaw muscles caused by overactivity and tension. And here’s the surprising part: Most pe

Jaw clenching. Teeth grinding. Tight face and tension you don’t even realize you’re holding. Over 30% of adults deal with bruxism—and stress is the silent trigger behind most of it. Unprocessed emotions, daily pressure, overstimulation… it all gets stored in the jaw. This is your body’s way of screaming for release. Are you stressed!? | Certified Health Nut