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Best 6 Exercises & Stretches For Jaw Pain & TMJ | Fuel Health & Wellness

Fix your jaw pain and TMJ Dysfunction with these 6 exercises. Jaw pain, often known as TMJ Dysfunction, can be very painful, annoying and frustrating. It can effect the way you eat, talk, sleep, smile, yawn and the list goes on! These exercises are known as Rocabado exercises. Follow these 6 exercises, for 6 reps each, 6 times per day. 1) Belly breaths - Find the resting position of the jaw and perform 6 belly breaths. The resting position of the jaw is with the tip of the tongue touching your upper teeth with your upper teeth slightly apart and separated from your bottom teeth and the lips are closed. 2) Clucking. While maintaining the tongue contact against the upper teeth, open and close the jaw. Be sure to avoid any clicking or pain in the jaw. 3) TMJ isometrics for 3-6 second hold x 6 reps each. With 2 fingers, lightly push against the jaw up and to the side while maintaining the neutral position of the jaw. The jaw should not move but the muscles of the jaw should become engaged. 4) Chin tucks. Support the neck with your hands and lightly tuck your chin down. Maintain good posture and avoid rounding through the upper back. 5) Cervical retraction. Sit nice and tall and bring your chin straight back as if you are making a double chin. Hold 3-6 seconds and perform 6 reps. 6) Shoulder blade squeezes. This focuses on posture. Squeeze your shoulder blades down and in. Hold for 6 seconds. Repeat for 6 reps. Physical therapists are trained in treating TMJ pain. In addition to exercises som epeople may need hands on techniques performed by the PT to decrease pain, guarding and muscle tension. For more information visit www.fuelhealthwellness.com. Email: [email protected] To schedule an appointment call 616.757.0932