Two exercises for chronic jaw clenchers:
1) Apply pressure under your chin with your thumb as you open your mouth. Repeat 6-10x.
2) Press 2 fingers on your TMJ, and one on your chin as you open your mouth. Repeat 6-10x.
Do these exercises every night before bed.
1) Apply pressure under your chin with your thumb as you open your mouth. Repeat 6-10x.
2) Press 2 fingers on your TMJ, and one on your chin as you open your mouth. Repeat 6-10x.
Do these exercises every night before bed.
These exercises will strengthen the muscles that open your mouth.
- Hyoid
- Mylohyoid
- Lateral petrygoid
These muscles will be weaker compared to your clenchers.
The imbalance can lead to pain or a misalignment, and worsen your tendency to clench.
- Hyoid
- Mylohyoid
- Lateral petrygoid
These muscles will be weaker compared to your clenchers.
The imbalance can lead to pain or a misalignment, and worsen your tendency to clench.
Combine these exercises with a Masseter self-massage.
You release the tension in the tight muscles and strengthen the weak ones.
This combination will restore balance in your jaw joints.
You release the tension in the tight muscles and strengthen the weak ones.
This combination will restore balance in your jaw joints.
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Daily jaw exercises and massages will help you counter the ill effects of chronic clenching.
The best times to do then are before bed and when you wake up, or any time you catch yourself doing it during the day.
The best times to do then are before bed and when you wake up, or any time you catch yourself doing it during the day.
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