How Poor Posture Can Play a Role in TMJ Disorder

If you’re currently suffering from persistent discomfort in your jaw, your posture may be partially to blame. Jaw pain is often the result of a TMJ disorder, which is an issue with the temporomandibular joints (TMJs) that allow you to move your lower jaw. A TMJ disorder can have multiple contributing factors, and poor posture is often on that list. Here’s a closer look at how the way you hold yourself can affect your jaw.