Can Fixing Your Posture Reduce Your Jaw (TMJ) Pain?
As an executive mum managing a high-stress career and the demands of family life, persistent pain can feel like just another hurdle in your day. But when jaw pain, also known as TMJ (temporomandibular joint) pain, or associated headaches kick in, even the smallest tasks can become daunting. What if the root cause of your discomfort isn't just in your jaw, but also your posture? In this blog, lets explore how managing your posture can help alleviate TMJ pain.

When we think of posture, we often consider its impact on the back and neck but it also plays a significant role in jaw health. Poor posture, such as forward head posture (where your neck juts forward), puts additional stress on your entire spine and body. Every degree your head moves forward adds up to 4.5 kg of strain on your neck, jaw, and supporting muscles. This imbalance can misalign the temporomandibular joint, which connects your jawbone to your skull, causing pain and tension.

In a normal posture, the TMJ aligns properly, allowing smooth movement during talking, eating, or yawning. However, with forward head posture, the alignment shifts—forcing the jaw backward while the skull pushes forward. This constant strain increases tension in the surrounding muscles, such as the masseter (cheek muscles) and temporalis, contributing to TMJ pain and even headaches.

Here is how posture correction helps: 
Realigning the Jaw: Improving your posture helps realign the TMJ by restoring its natural position. This reduces undue stress on the joint and prevents aggravation during daily activities.

Reducing Muscle Tension: Proper posture allows the muscles around the jaw, neck, and shoulders to relax, preventing the build-up of tightness that causes pain.

Easing Headaches: Many TMJ-related headaches are caused by poor posture. Correct alignment alleviates stress on the muscles and nerves connecting the jaw to the head.

Here are two easy steps to address your TMJ Pain:
Fix Your Posture: Regularly practice proper sittingand standing posture. Sit back in your chair, keep your feet flat on the floor, and align your ears with your shoulders.

Do Jaw Exercises: Targeted TMJ exercises can strengthen the muscles around the joint and improve its mobility. These exercises work best when paired with posture correction.

Proper posture isn't just about aesthetics. It directly impacts your jaw health, reducing pain and discomfort. By making small, intentional changes, you can find relief from TMJ pain and headaches, empowering you to stay focused and productive throughout your busy day.

Watch this video to learn more on “ What Does Jaw (TMJ) Pain Feel Like?


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MEET SWATI

 
Hi there! 
I am Swati, an Executive Mum Power Coach & Certified Posture Expert

I help mums of young kids working in high-stress executive jobs manage back, neck, and nerve pain, even with low energy, brain fog, and little time to spare. My proven system delivers real relief without stealing hours from your already packed day. The result? More productive professionals at work and guilt-free mums who can be fully present with their kids, instead of being sidelined by pain.



My passion comes from personal experience. I’ve been where you are: in pain, overwhelmed, and exhausted. After two pregnancies in three years, juggling my kids, housework, and a demanding job, I was stuck in a constant cycle of back and nerve pain. The physical load of motherhood added strain to my spine and joints. Meanwhile, adrenal fatigue left me drained, even after 10–12 hours of sleep.

Everyday tasks became a struggle. I was forgetful, foggy, and low on energy. Even as a trained physiotherapist and posture expert, I couldn’t escape my own pain. I stood all day at work, spent evenings on the laptop, rocked my kids to sleep, sat through endless meetings, traveled frequently ... I’ve been through it all.

I kept my pain hidden at work, afraid to speak up. I felt like a fraud, someone who coached others on relief strategies but couldn’t find relief herself. I loved my job and my children, but I couldn’t give 100% to either. Pain was holding me back.

One New Year, I made a resolution: to get healthy, not just fix pain, fatigue, or weight. I focused on reducing inflammation, healing my adrenal fatigue, and reclaiming my energy. Slowly but surely, the pain faded. I lost weight, my brain fog cleared, and my energy skyrocketed. Today, my pain is nearly gone. I feel stronger, clearer, and more in control than I have in years.
And now, I want that for you.

I combine professional expertise with lived experience to support other mums like me, those with young kids, high-stress jobs, and no time for complicated health programs. I’ve helped hundreds of women reduce spinal and joint pain, lift their energy, and clear the mental fog that holds them back.

If any of this resonates, you’re not alone. I’ve been there. I got you, mommy!

Let’s get you feeling strong, confident, and fully present at work and at home.
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