External Lateral Pterygoid Release w/ Heat

Tip: Don't have myTMJ Pen? Try using the ridge of a hot mug of water!

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TMJ is not okay. Try this to make the jaw pain go away. Rhyming aside, here’s a release you can do for the deep head of the lateral pterygoid. Take out your TMJ Pen and set as high heat and vibration as you’re comfortable with. Then place it right under the backside of your jaw bone. Careful putting it too far forward, or you’ll land on some lymph nodes. Hold for around 60 seconds and repeat twice on both sides. Follow for more!

Do this exercise 1-2x a Day

WARNING: Do not use the heat setting on one spot for more than 5 minutes at risk of skin irritation 

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.