A pillow that’s too high or too low can cause strain on the neck and jaw muscles, leading to TMJ pain. A pillow that’s too soft or too firm may not provide the necessary support and alignment ...

If you spend any time hunched over your phone or your computer or constantly holding tension through your shoulders or jaw, then it may be time to grab a heated neck stretcher. Yes, it’s a real thing ...

Slouching or hunching may result in "improper alignment of the head, neck and shoulders which can place extra strain on the TMJ and surrounding muscles," explains Gonchar.