08/25/2026
Tuesday morning Tip! TMJ!
TMJ…
I bet you never thought of positional sleeping could help your TMJ,could help grinding the teeth and just overall better sleep better health and recovery
Here’s a few things to help, pop in to AYS and I’ll teach you how
Last night I had a client/friend whose positional sleeping well I would say it was not exactly the best classic side sleeping, crunching the body lowering the jaw hands under the jaw and when I showed him how he could sleep on this back and open up, it was amazing the difference you feel right away. when you position your pillow the right way, and put your hands the right way it’s incredible how you’re breathing, and grinding of the teeth, and shoulder pain and neck pain subsides!
Sleeping on your back (YES YOU CAN DO IT) with a supportive pillow not a squishy pillow,not a firm pillow a SUPPORTIVE Pillow is the best position to relax your jaw, prevent teeth grinding (bruxism), and reduce temporomandibular joint (TMJ) strain.
Best and Worst Sleep Positions for Jaw RelaxationSleeping on your back (Best): Keeps your head, neck, and spine in a neutral line, distributing weight evenly and stopping gravity from pulling your lower jaw out of alignment.
(Explore an Adjustable with me)
Sleeping on your side (Acceptable with care) Can work if your neck is supported, but you must avoid pressing your hand, fist, or arm against the side of your face, which puts uneven lateral pressure on the jaw joint
Sleeping on your stomach (Worst): Forces you to twist your neck sharply to one side, straining muscles and pushing the jaw out of alignment, which triggers clenching.
Tips to Relax Your Jaw at Night oral Rest Posture: Rest the tip of your tongue gently on the roof of your mouth right behind your front teeth, keep your teeth slightly apart, and close your lips without straining.Supportive Pillows: Use a a kind supportive like the AYS NATURAL LATEX PILLOW this pillow is matched to the surface feel of your bed, creating a sleep, posture, inclusive of jaw alignment THIS IS A BIG ONKeep Hands Away: Avoid sleeping with your hand tucked under your cheek or jaw. Hug a body pillow instead to keep your hands occupied.
