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.

[alaziaklexos]

The deep neck flexor exercise really helps with the pain. Thank you so much.

[sachaowens]

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.

[tressella]

Thanks for keeping it "bite-sized:" Easy to understand, remember and do.

[JasminsBoss]

Make a lot of sense. I always think my neck trigger the TMJ issue.

[Angie]

Wow! I just tried to do the neck flexor exercise and I could only hold it for 10 seconds. I sit all day and you are so right about the posture. I’m always in a bad position. I’m going to try all of these, thank you!

[michelledeehorticultrist]

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!

[izaidaibrahim]

Thank you! Been looking for this, really appreciate it.

[recommendacious]

Best video on tmd, especially the deep neck flexor exercise

[PhotosByPhoenix]

Littery just googled the type of pain and was like what's TMJ I found this video always had a problem like once a year, but today it was so bad. Usually, I don't believe the internet when googling stuff, but dam, that first exercise is the goat.

[Ivanjoelivan]

This exs if very recommended for those who have NPC and on going treatment for kimo and radio.. Tq sir...

[lindacarabott]

Very helpful. Thank you. Along with the jaw pain, I also get earache. Is this normal?

[paulsiro]

Thanks a lot, actually came in clutch, 2:32 in the morning.

[sandranagel]

I have tmj with no pain due to constant cheek biting but it is afecting my ear.
I am going to do this exercises 😊

[LeahRiley-nnkm]

this helped so much!!! thank you so much

[Haileyqtq]

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

[casta]

Thanks so much ❤ I was hurting all day, , and now it feels like numb in the area lol wow cool 😎

[sehiroglu]

waiting video for lower biceps tendonits

[DominikaBasikSwiczewska]

and is it possible to cure the clicking and jumping of the jaw? because I have not yet met with anyone whose clicking is gone.... I would appreciate your answer :)

[instakid]

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 😢🙏

[skwarrawks]

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?