TMJ Relief: 4 Techniques to Relax the Jaw the RIGHT Way

Jaw relaxation is more than stopping clenching — it can change how your whole body feels.
In this video, I break down why relaxing your jaw influences your breathing, posture, neck, stress levels, and even your sleep. Then I’ll walk you through simple techniques you can do anytime in under 60 seconds.

If you deal with TMJ/TMD, clenching, headaches, neck tightness, or poor sleep — start here.
I’m Robert Hackwood, and I help people understand how the jaw, neck, posture, and movement patterns all fit together. Your jaw is rarely just your jaw — and the more you understand it, the better you can feel.

If you want to learn more: https://rhdynamictherapies.com

⏱️ Chapters
0:00 – Why unclenching your jaw changes everything
0:34 – The real reason jaw relaxation affects the whole body
0:55 – How jaw position influences your airway
1:22 – Jaw tension and your stress response
1:40 – Why jaw tension creates neck tension
1:54 – Jaw relaxation improves body awareness
2:10 – Why consistency matters more than doing it when you’re already hurting
2:27 – Technique #1: Float Position
3:10 – Who I am & why the jaw is never “just the jaw”
3:42 – Why your neck gets tight + Technique #2 Breathing to Unlock the Jaw
4:45 – Tongue habits & Technique #3 The Tongue Stretch
5:30 – Unexpected benefits most people don’t expect
5:33 – Bonus Technique: The Jaw Drop Reset
7:11 – The big takeaway
7:54 – Muscles vs. joint? Watch this next
8:01 – Final reminder that helps instantly

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