What causes TMJ in adults who never clenched? Start with the airway and posture

One of the most frustrating things I hear in clinical is this: “Doctor, I do not grind my teeth, I do not clench, so what causes TMJ in my case?” I understand that frustration.
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How to fix TMJ when your jaw locks – don’t wait for it to ‘pass’

Few things rattle a patient faster than a jaw that suddenly will not open the way it should. You yawn, take a bite of something soft, or wake up with stiffness, and then the jaw catches.
How Clinician-Guided TMJ Massage Releases Trigger Points Your Fingers Can’t Reach

Self-care advice for TMJ is everywhere. Massage your jaw in circular motions. Press on the masseter and hold for thirty seconds. Stretch your mouth open slowly, ten times a day.