myTMJ Pen Tutorials

As we love to remind you, myTMJ Pen is not a cure. It's a relief tool that MUST be used properly.

Here are 3 important instructions:

  • DO NOT massage the TMJ (Jaw Joint) directly. Only massage the muscles. The same goes for vibration. 
  • DO NOT use the maximum heat setting for more than 5 min on one spot
  • This device is NOT waterproof - for cleaning use a sanitary wipe
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Tutorial 1: Operation

Key Notes

  • Turn on and off using the slide switch below the buttons
  • Keep device off when not in use and charging
  • Must charge using a USBA to USBC cable (USBC to USBC will not work)
  • Red = charging. Blue = Charged
  • Blinks twice on startup to indicate battery level. Rings fully lit = full battery. 1/4 Lit = 1/4 Battery. Etc
  • Click buttons to cycle thorugh heat or vibration power.
  • Apply using the aluminum tip.
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Tutorial 2: Muscle Pain

Key Notes

  • The science of TMJ muscle pain: Click Here
  • Find tight muscle knots in your head, neck and jaw muscles.
  • Turn up the heat and vibration to your comfort level.
  • Apply sustained pressure using the edge of the myTMJ Pen tip
  • Twist the pen while applying force for extra pressure.
  • Note: Vibration is from side to side, not front to back. Hold the side or edge of myTMJ Pen's tip to the area.

For Intraoral Masseter Release scroll down to the "Extra myTMJ Pen Exercises" and watch Internal/External Masseter Release w/ Heat

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Tutorial 3: TMJ Headaches

Key Notes:

  • TMJ Headaches often stem from muscle spasms/knots in the temporalis muscle
  • Massage circles: from right over the cheek bone all the way through your temples
  • When you find a bump or painful spot, sustain pressure and vibration for a minute.
  • Use Aloe Gel for smoother massage

For more details, scroll down to the "Extra myTMJ Pen Exercises" and watch Temporalis Release w/ Heat for Headaches

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Tutorial 4: Muscle Tension

Key Notes:

  • The science of TMJ muscle tension: Click Here
  • Use the edge of the tip to "scrape" through jaw, head, and neck muscle tissue.
  • While you're scraping through the muscles, stretch and mobilize that muscle at the same time.
  • Remember not to put a lot of pressure DIRECTLY on the TMJ (bump in front of your ear).

For more details, scroll down to the "Extra myTMJ Pen Exercises" and watch Internal Masseter Mobilization w/ Heat

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Tutorial 5: Closed Lock

Key Notes:

  • This won't work for everyone. But it's worth a try if you ever lock closed
  • Apply heat and light pressure to the joint that "locked". Do all the steps below extremely slowly and stop if it gets too uncomfortable.
  • Then slowly move your jaw sideways towards the direction opposite of the locked side
  • Then slowly open your mouth
  • Then slowly slide your jaw sideways back towards the center.
  • Finally slowly close your mouth.

How to Unlock a Locked Jaw (Written): click here

The Anatomy of Disc Displacement: click here

Internal Lateral Pterygoid Release: click here

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Tutorial 6: Clicking/Popping

Key Notes:

  • This won't be the permanent solution. But it might help lower the intensity when the popping gets bad.
  • Up the heat to a comfortable level, but keep vibration off.
  • Apply the flat end of the pen to the TMJ directly (boney bump in front of your ear)
  • Keep light pressure on this spot for <5min.
  • While maintaining heat and pressure, move your jaw slightly forward "passed the click"
  • Also slowly open and close your mouth with your tongue on the roof on your mouth behind the front teeth.

The Anatomy of Disc Displacement: click here

Internal Lateral Pterygoid Release: click here

How to CURE TMJ Disorders with postural changes: click here

Extra myTMJ Pen Tutorials

 

Internal Masseter Mobilization with Heat

 

Details

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!

Do this exercise 1-2x a Day

 

External Medial Pterygoid Release w/ Heat

 

Details

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

 

Internal/External Masseter Release w/ Heat

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Details

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

Details

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. 

TMJ Exercises with Just Your Hands

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