Best Exercises for TMJ Disorder: How to do an Internal Masseter Release

Free how to video guides for at home physical therapy all in one place. No need to scroll through Reddit, Instagram, or YouTube anymore.

Side note: If you find these exercises helpful, check out the myTMJ Pen, a tool we designed, engineered, and manufacture right here in the US for people dealing with muscular TMD symptoms (muscle spasms/knots, headaches, frequent lockups, etc). 

 

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Begin sitting upright.

Use your thumb of your opposite hand to reach far back into your cheek.

Gently bite to feel the muscle contract, and locate a tender spot.

Gently pinch the muscle and hold the same pressure while your jaw muscles are relaxed.

A typical hold is 60 seconds.

Make sure to use just enough pressure that you feel a stretch, but no pain.

Wash your hands or wear gloves before starting the exercise.

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Do this exercise 1-2x a Day

Remember we CANNOT prescribe specific exercises. So try them all but proceed with caution. If something doesn't feel right don't continue with the exercise. 

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