Relieve TMJ Pain Instantly!
Thank you for visiting my channel, Iron City Physical Therapy! I am here to teach you all things physical therapy (or physiotherapy if you like) From strengthening your deep neck flexors to how to use a theraband, I am here to help! Please like and subscribe to my channel for more great information on moving well and feeling better! Are you suffering from TMJ pain? Have you heard about physical therapy for TMJ and want to know more about it? Look no further, because this tutorial will teach you a simple external masseter mobilization technique that can help provide relief from TMJ pain. Learn from an experienced physical therapist how to correctly perform this technique and start getting the relief you deserve!
Setup:
-Begin sitting upright.
-Place 3 fingers just beneath your cheekbones so they are resting on the soft part of your jaw.
Movement:
-Apply moderate pressure into the muscle as you relax to open your jaw.
-Continue the pressure inward as you slowly pull down over your cheek to your jawline, and repeat.
-You may also move your fingers in a circular motion over any tender areas.
Tip
-Make sure to avoid applying pressure directly over the jaw joint.
-Make sure you move within a pain-free range of motion throughout the exercise.
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