Best Exercises for TMJ Disorder: Internal Masseter Mobilization

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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). 

 

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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 your muscle contract under your finger and relax

Gently pinch the muscle from the highest position and pull down towards your chin

You may also try to pull away from your ear and towards your cheek

Repeat whichever technique you feel is most effective

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

Wash your hands or use 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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