4 Exercises for Jaw (TMJ) Pain
Today’s video includes four exercises that can help reduce jaw or temporomandibular (TMJ) pain and improve jaw mobility and function.
Our two temporomandibular (TMJ) joints connect the mandible and the temporal bones together and allow a complex combination of hinge and gliding movements. The joints are composed of synovial fluid, cartilage and a joint capsule, like other synovial joints, but also contains a fibrocartilaginous disc.
Many people seek out care related to temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) each year. These issues can result from direct injury, inflammation of the joints and/or overuse of the region. Furthermore, sleep issues related to the jaw (grinding, clenching, etc) and painful neck problems can also contribute to jaw dysfunction.
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The deep neck flexor exercise really helps with the pain. Thank you so much.
@RehabScience
Жыл бұрын
It’s often helpful to strengthen the neck when treating jaw pain.
Thanks for keeping it "bite-sized:" Easy to understand, remember and do.
@RehabScience
9 ай бұрын
No problem! I’m glad my videos have been helpful to you.
Thank you! Been looking for this, really appreciate it.
Thank for help.
Awesome videos! Thanks!
@RehabScience
Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
such a good video. i’m having issues with my jaw atm. it flares every now and again, but this flare is really bad as can’t open my mouth very wide or chew food. video 1 is the best one for me. that muscle for me is massively swollen. definitely best video on line.
@RehabScience
2 ай бұрын
I'm so glad to hear that the video was helpful!
thank you
This exs if very recommended for those who have NPC and on going treatment for kimo and radio.. Tq sir...
Thank you!
@RehabScience
10 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
Best video on tmd, especially the deep neck flexor exercise
this helped so much!!! thank you so much
@RehabScience
Ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
Thank you brother 🫶🏻
I have had tmj issues since I was 14. I'm now 35 and have noticed it has gotten worse over the past couple of years. Thanks you so much for this video!
@RehabScience
Жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear you have been struggling with this for so long! I hope you find the strategies in this video to be helpful!
@majidkashani6881
Жыл бұрын
Does your TMJ causing any ring or Tinnitus in your ears? Thank you.
@lidiadiali
10 ай бұрын
@@majidkashani6881thats because of the inflammation in the tmj.
@diauser3327
9 ай бұрын
@@majidkashani6881 seems yes, i have TMJ since 20+ yrs and recently last year tinnitus too, after wisdom tooth removal, TMJ got worse too,
@SaLvAdOriaN127
6 күн бұрын
@@majidkashani6881I’ve been told it does, however, it’s a case by case basis. It could be caused by inner ear balance, neurological or something else.
Make a lot of sense. I always think my neck trigger the TMJ issue.
@RehabScience
4 ай бұрын
There’s a lot of research connecting the neck and TMJ.
Thanks a lot ,actually came in clutch ,2:32 in the morning.
@RehabScience
Ай бұрын
Glad to hear the video was helpful!
I have tmj with no pain due to constant cheek biting but it is afecting my ear. I am going to do this exercises 😊
شكرا لك
@RehabScience
Жыл бұрын
Welcome
ive been doing tmj excercise since 2018 after i got my braces removed, i feel like my tmj isnt improving rather it feels tight and painful. please lemme know what i can do. its so painful and my jaw is deviated . face is asymertical. under ears and top of it is super painful
Very helpful. Thank you. Along with the jaw pain, I also get earache. Is this normal?
@RehabScience
6 ай бұрын
You’re welcome. Yes, some people will experience an earache when their TMJ area is irritated.
idk something about the first exercise of massaging the muscle next to the bone really does work as i hold it down i can open my mouth freely
@RehabScience
3 ай бұрын
Glad that technique helped you!
Hello hi I have problem with TMJ for five years and that’s really give me pain and one side. Can you tell me what they should do? I really appreciate if you get back to me.
Dr. I'm tmj patient , I'm treating almost 2 year & almost completed . Doctor said gap fill left only..But when I'm hearing loud noises at the time feeling jaw paining on left side . So how can i strength my jaw? any exercises is there? Please help me 😢🙏
I have bad ear ache on right side. Feels like a knife stabbing in my ear. I did start wearing a moth guard at night time a couple of weeks ago. What do you recommend?? Thanks
Hey Tom, I have a constantly cracking TMJ joint and this lead to unfortunate gum retractions near my teeth due to improper bite mechanics and force loading. Is there any way that TMJ exercises can cause soft/hard tissue changes that would better help re-align the jaw and redistribute forces?
@RehabScience
Жыл бұрын
Yes, in some cases, manual therapy and specific therapeutic exercises can help improve jaw, mechanics and alignment. If you can find a physical therapist who specializes in TMJ care, they can help design a program.
@Alexandra_Wolf
18 күн бұрын
I HAVE THE SAME! I've had maxo facial guys so I should have surgery
Are there standing variations or alternatives for strengthing the deep neck flexors? Thx!
@meegy2
5 ай бұрын
Yes, my pt told me to lay flat and push my head into the ground (on a soft surface), also do the double chin and look down like nodding. I don't think I should do the head lift bc then the muscles on the side of my neck start flexing and my pt said he wants those muscles to stop compensating for the others
Question on the deep neck flexor strengthen, if you do that often is there a chance that can actually create a reverse curve of the neck? I understand it being stretched if you have forward head posture but I wonder if you don't have forward head posture if that exercise could be harmful?
@RehabScience
5 ай бұрын
No, that exercise won’t change the curvature of your neck. It will simply improve strength of the neck flexors.
Ive been trying this and MANY OTHER EXCERISES and NOTHING seems to be working ITS HONESTLY GETTING ANNOYING
waiting video for lower biceps tendonits
@RehabScience
Жыл бұрын
I will try to do that one soon 👍
@sehiroglu
Жыл бұрын
@@RehabScience PLEASE DO NOT FORGET
Have you seen people who have a change in their facial structure with severe tmj? I notice without Botox in my masseter my face ages and my lip corners are pulled down and heavier marionette lines and nasiolabial folds as well. And do you know people who needed surgery on the jaw or dental due to tmj? What is that called?
I’m having a jaw pain right now it’s so painful the pain bothers me off and on every few months when it pain the pain stay on for three to four months
@devanshjoshi3105
4 ай бұрын
Is there a fix ?
Great video, helps a bit so far but too early to say. My jaw pain/tension has built up over the course of a month or so and now its really bad, my faceshape has changed (to square shaped) and my cheeks and jaws are all swollen! Will my face go back to normal or am i cursed to look like a deformed version of myself forever? Please answer... I also have numbness and a very strange sensation in my cheeks. Never experienced it this bad before, i'm a bit scared.
@RehabScience
Жыл бұрын
Yes, things can definitely return back to normal, but I would recommend seeing a physical therapist in your area who specializes in TMJ care.
@erasedshallbehisname5100
Жыл бұрын
@@RehabScience Thank you, i will look into it and hopefully i can get some help.
@majidkashani6881
Жыл бұрын
I have exactly your symptoms, it's been three weeks that I realised my face is changing the same as yours. I hope we both and others who have the same problem, get better. That sensation is sometimes terrifies me, like someone punched me badly. Many thanks for sharing your problem.
I got punched in the face and now my jaw muscle on the left side of face hurts . Is it temporary or not ???
How can we strengthen temporalis muscle using resistance whether we use our hands as resistance
@RehabScience
Жыл бұрын
You can apply downward pressure to the chin and then slowly open and close the jaw to strengthen the temporalis and masseter.
My god since last year I didn't know what is it , can't open my mouth
I hope this will help me.. i had this locking .and clicking sounds on my jaw ..especialy after an overnight sleep,, when im about to have my breakfast,, the first ever opening of my mouth its tight then youll hear the strong click sound of my jaw.. even my daughter who sits beside me can hear the sound telling me "theres a click sounds from your mouth"
@RehabScience
10 ай бұрын
I hope you find these strategies to be helpful. If not, I would recommend seeing a physical therapist in your area who specializes in TMJ rehab.
Even my brother have this tmj problem
@RehabScience
Жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that
@mohammedzaidalam3887
Жыл бұрын
@@RehabScience its okay. I saw your video and gave my brother that massage he was feeling good. Thank you Sir. 😊
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@mytravls
Жыл бұрын
What yoga postures?
Thank you 🥹Jaw pain is confusing