Do you wake up with jaw tension or grind your teeth at night?

Many people assume this is just stress — or a dental issue.

But the trigeminal nerve, which controls jaw sensation and muscle tone, connects directly at the brainstem.

And the brainstem sits between the top two bones in your neck — the atlas and axis.

If this area is misaligned, it can create neurological irritation that increases muscle tone throughout the head and neck — including the jaw.

Upper Cervical Chiropractors evaluate this region using advanced imaging and make gentle, precise corrections — no twisting or cracking — to restore alignment and reduce irritation.

If jaw tension keeps returning, your neck may be involved.