Easy Jaw Exercises For Short-Term TMJ Relief: Suburban TMJ and Sleep Center

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7 Easy Jaw Exercises For Short-Term TMJ Relief

• By, Dominic Robinson

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Easy Jaw Exercises

• Practicing these easy jaw exercises may give you
  short-term relief from the undesired pain. Doing
  the following activities for just 30 seconds
  thrice a day can do wonders for you.
• Resisted Mouth Opening Exercise To start, place
  your thumb under your chin to feel the pressure.
  Then, move your jaw forward so your bottom teeth
  are in front of your top teeth. Keep doing this
  exercise for a few minutes until you can do it
  without any pain. You can also use your other
  hand to support your mouth while doing these jaw
  exercises.
• Tongue Tip On The Top Another exercise to relax
  your jaw muscles is the tongue-up exercise. The
  goal is to place the tip of your tongue on the
  roof of your mouth and apply pressure as you open
  and close your mouth. While holding your mouth
  open, put your thumb on the TMJ in front of your
  ear. Then slowly open your mouth and pull it
  back. Come to a natural relaxed jaw position
  between every repetition. Repeat this process six
  times.

3. Forward Jaw Exercise One of the most
straightforward jaw pain treatment naperville
pain relief is a forward jaw movement exercise.
This exercise involves placing an object in front
of your bottom top teeth and gently pushing
them forward. To start, place a sufficiently
thick object between the top and bottom teeth and
practice this six times a day. You may need to
adjust your position to make it less painful.
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4. Side By Side Stretching This exercise
involves moving the jaw from side to side by
stretching your jaw. Place an object between your
chin and the top front tooth, and gently move
your jaw from the side to the back. It would be
best if you did this exercise five or ten times a
day, depending on the condition of your jaw.

5. Strengthening Exercise Practice this jaw
exercise to relieve pain in the jaw effectively.
By extending the lips, you can strengthen the
muscles in your jaw. To make your mouth more
flexible, you should use a small thin object. It
is advisable to use a thin object that rests on
both sides of the mouth. This exercise will also
strengthen the muscles in the mouth.

6. Resisted mouth closing exercise Resisted
mouth closing exercise is one of the most helpful
TMJ exercises to give you immediate relief from
pain. This exercise involves placing the thumb
against the chin while the mouth is open. Then,
hold the mouth open and close it slowly. Repeat
the process several times a day. If this doesn't
help, seek the advice of a dentist.
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• 7. Relaxing Exercise If you are wondering how to
  relieve jaw tension, this method is just the
  right thing for you. Place the tongue tip on the
  roof of the mouth while opening and closing your
  mouth. Hold your chin up with your thumb or
  middle finger to make the exercise more
  effective. Then slowly open and close your mouth.
  Repeat this several times a day for better
  results.

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Causes of Jaw Tension

• While there are several different causes of jaw
  tension, some of the most common include TMJ
  disorder, teeth grinding, and improper neck
  positioning. Other common causes include
  excessive chewing. One of the leading causes of
  jaw tension is stress.
• While stress is inevitable, you can control how
  you react to it. Yoga, meditation, and deep
  breathing exercises are excellent ways to reduce
  stress. Other mindful practices, such as taking a
  moment to breathe deeply, can also help reduce
  tension.
• How To Relieve Jaw Tension
• It is common for people to suffer from jaw
  tension, which affects their overall function. If
  you are experiencing jaw tension, you need to
  find ways to relieve it as soon as possible.
  Listed below are some ways to relieve jaw tension
  and improve your quality of life
• Acupuncture Acupressure points are known to
  relieve tension in the jaw. It can also help
  relieve jaw tension. You can relax your jaw and
  neck muscles by applying pressure to certain
  areas. Often, some areas cause the most stress in
  the jaw. By focusing on those areas, you can
  reduce the pain.
• Relaxation The best way to relax is by
  exercising every day. Learning to relieve jaw
  tension is a practical step towards reduced,
  painless life. While you're at it, remember to
  keep your tongue down and your jaw muscles
  relaxed. If you notice a particular situation
  that makes you feel tight in the jaw, try to
  observe how you are using your natural, relaxed
  jaw position.

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Massage Massaging the jaw is another effective
way to relieve tension in the jaw. By rubbing the
jaw, you will improve the flow of blood and
reduce muscle tightness. It will help if you
massage your muscles in a circular motion for a
few minutes every day to see results.

Practicing Yoga Practicing yoga is another way
to relieve jaw tension. This technique involves
stretching the muscles in the neck and jaw. While
stretching the neck muscles, you should also
perform manual jaw openings. Seek help for some
professional Yoga teacher for better results.

Using Cold Hot Packs Using cold packs on your
jaw is another effective way to relieve jaw
tension. It can be applied quickly and is ideal
for dulling sharp pain. For constant pain, you
can also use hot face cloths.

Physiotherapy A physiotherapist can help you
relieve jaw tension by doing various jaw
exercises and positions. They will be able to
assess your condition and determine what
exercises are best for you. A physiotherapist can
help you identify the root cause of your
condition and prescribe the right exercises.
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