🧘‍♂️ Stretching📌 TMJ Stretches

Jaw Lateral Stretches

Homecare Kinesiology Instruction Module

Progression step 1

✨ Clinical Benefit

Releases tight muscles in the joint and helps train the jaw back into its natural position

📋 Remedial Instructions

  1. 1If one side is affected, shift your jaw away from the affected side.
  2. 2Press your fist against your jaw, in the direction of shift, and hold for 30 seconds.
  3. 3If both sides are affected, shift to the opposite direction, press and hold for 30 seconds.
  4. 4Repeat one or both sides four times and do this exercise four times a day.
⚠️ Rapha Clinic Notice: Move smoothly without bouncing. Hold stretches for 30s. If any unexpected pain increases, suspend activity immediately.