Tension Around Your Eyes and Temples? 7 Simple Ways to Relax Your Face
Frowning at a screen, squinting in bright light, clenching your jaw in traffic: we hold a surprising amount of tension in our faces without noticing. Here are seven simple ways to let it go.
1. Notice it
Set a reminder a few times a day to check in: is your brow furrowed? Your jaw clenched? Your tongue pressed to the roof of your mouth? Just noticing helps you let go.
2. Fix your screen setup
Squinting at a screen that's too far away, too bright or too dim adds tension. Adjust the brightness to match the room and make the text bigger. See our desk wellness tips.
3. Take regular screen breaks
Look away from your screen every 20 minutes. More in how to relieve tired eyes from screens.
4. Try gentle self-massage
Using your fingertips, make slow circles on your temples, along your brow and at the hinge of your jaw. Keep the pressure gentle.
5. Use warmth
Gentle warmth helps muscles feel more relaxed. A warm flannel works, or a heated eye massager keeps a steady temperature for the whole session.
6. Breathe slowly
Breathe in for four counts and out for six. Slow breathing helps your whole body, face included, relax.
7. Build a daily pause
Ten minutes of warmth and massage around the eyes, brow and temples at the end of the day is a simple way to release built-up tension.
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Frequently asked questions
Why do I hold tension in my face?
Concentration, screen use, squinting and stress can all lead to tension in the brow, temples and jaw.
How do I relax my temples?
Try gentle fingertip circles, warmth and slow breathing, along with regular breaks from screens.
When should I see a doctor?
If you have frequent or severe headaches, jaw pain or eye discomfort, speak to your GP or optician.
FaceWave is a wellness product, not a medical device. If you have an eye condition, have had recent eye surgery, are pregnant or have a medical condition, check with your doctor before use.