Best Exercises for TMJ Disorder: Seated One Sided Jaw Distraction
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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 your thumb on top of your molars and lightly grip your jawbone. Gently press your jawbone down and back. Hold, then relax and repeat.
- Make sure to keep your jaw relaxed and your movements gentle and slow. There should be little movement during the exercise.
Do this exercise 7x Week; 1x Day; 1 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.
