To help prevent or treat a temporomandibular disorder, try this gentle exercise to restore
normal range of motion, improve flexibility, and strengthen the jaw muscles:
- While watching yourself in a mirror, gently open and close
your mouth, dropping your jaw straight up and down.
- Repeat for a few minutes each morning and night.
- Look for small improvements in
the jaw's range of motion as you practice this exercise from day to day.
- Your health professional, dentist, or physical
therapist can recommend additional exercises.
Note: | Do not do this exercise when your pain is severe or if it makes your pain worse. |
