🧘‍♂️ Stretching📌 TMJ Stretches

Neck Stretches (TMJ)

Homecare Kinesiology Instruction Module

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✨ Clinical Benefit

Relieves stiffness and tightness in the jaw and neck caused by TMJ disorder. Lateral and anterior neck stretches can relieve stiffness in the jaw and neck

📋 Remedial Instructions

  1. 1Tilt your head to the right and gently pull your head toward your right shoulder with your right hand.
  2. 2Hold for 30 seconds, or until it is no longer comfortable, and release.
  3. 3Tilt your head to the left and hold stretch for 30 seconds.
  4. 4Tilt your head forward; gently pull your head toward your chest and hold for 30 seconds.
  5. 5Tilt head upward and extend your jaw toward the ceiling for 30 seconds.
  6. 6Repeat each exercise four times, and do four sets daily.
⚠️ Rapha Clinic Notice: Move smoothly without bouncing. Hold stretches for 30s. If any unexpected pain increases, suspend activity immediately.