Extra myTMJ Pen Exercises

 

Internal Masseter Mobilization with Heat

 

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Pay attention and save this exercise if you or a friend have jaw pain. First apply the optional aloe gel to really make this process frictionless. Next bring out your TMJ Pen, and set both the heat and vibration to your desired levels. While it heats up, use your thumb of your opposite hand to reach far back into your cheek. Using the heated metal tip, meet your thumb at the highest position and pull down towards your chin. You may also pull away from your ear and towards your cheek. Repeat this 10 times, and then once more on the opposite side. Wash your hands before trying this exercise, and remember to remain within your comfort level. Follow for more!

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External Medial Pterygoid Release w/ Heat

 

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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!

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Internal/External Masseter Release w/ Heat

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First apply the optional aloe gel to really make this process frictionless. Next bring out your TMJ Pen, and set both the heat and vibration to your desired levels. While it heats up, 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. Using the heated metal tip, meet your thumb at the tender spot, and apply pressure while slowly massaging the area. Hold for around 60 seconds, and repeat for every tender spot. Wash your hands before trying this exercises, and remember to remain within your comfort level. Follow for more!

Do this exercise 1-2x a Day

 

Temporalis Release w/ Heat for Headaches

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Are headaches ruining you? This 50 second exercise might change your life. First if you want to make it extra smooth, rub in some aloe gel. Next bring out your TMJ Pen and set heat to as high as you can handle. Vibration is optional, just try not to get dizzy! Bring the heated metal tip to your jaw around an inch in front of your year. Then apply some pressure and slowly move your massage up your temple. Whenever you find a tender spot, sit on it for an extra 30 seconds. What you’re doing is getting rid of any muscle spasms across your temporalis muscle, which is a super common cause for tension headaches. Repeat this exercise on the other side, and follow for more!

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.