Best Exercises for TMJ Disorder: External Jaw Release
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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).
Instructions
- Begin sitting upright.
- Place three fingertips just below each of your cheekbones so they are resting on the soft part of your jaw and in front of the jaw joint. Press your fingertips towards each other gently, as if you are squeezing a balloon, and pull gently towards the floor, allowing your jaw to softly open. Hold for at least 60 to 90 seconds, then relax and repeat for 10 reps.
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Try to release your jaw into the stretch and let your tongue hang out. Do not hold your jaw open. Instead, allow your jaw to release naturally as if you are falling asleep in a chair. Follow for more
Do this exercise 7x Week; 1x Day; 2 Sets; 10 Reps
Disclaimer
We are not able to diagnose or treat your TMJ Disorder over the internet. These exercises are for you to try and determine whether it helps relieve symptoms or not. If you ever feel uncomfortable or pained during the exercise, don't continue further.
