Can poor posture cause TMJ and facial muscle spasms?
1. Introduction and Direct Answer Yes, poor posture directly alters the biomechanics of the cervical spine and the mandible, leading to temporomandibular joint dysfunction and facial muscle spasms. Specifically, a forward head posture places chronic mechanical strain on the structural alignment of the jaw. This misalignment forces the facial and masticatory muscles into continuous, abnormal … Read more