10 Best TMJ Exercises to Stop Pain in Your Jaw. (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder)

[@Christian-moviesCoUk]

I thought you might like it if I came back and commented a few weeks later with results. I don't think my TMD was extreme, but I was getting discomfort, aching, twinges and shooting pains, even what felt like sensitive teeth (?!). It was deep in my jaw, and even felt like there was a sinus problem. You can imagine I was worried, I went to the Doctor twice thinking I had neuralgia and was told no! So what was going on I thought?! I have been doing these excercises for about 3 weeks, twice a day, and I must stress I've been doing them quite firmly, straining the muscles. At first it actually felt like I might be making it a little worse, I would get the twinges and tooth twinges reliably shortly after (1-2 hours) but it makes sense looking back that it would feel that way considering what I was doing. I may well have slightly sensitive teeth, just using a sensitive toothpaste now, but the TMD was aggravating it. Now, three weeks later, I'm no longer waking up in the night, no longer struggling to get to sleep, no longer anxious when I'm sitting quietly that I'm going to be hit with a pain. It was clear very early on that these excercises were somehow connected to the discomfort I was feeling. And the massages are great for instand relief. I do a little massage straight after excercising. The sheer joy of feeling like I'm actually in control of it! I'm almost completely better but I will continue to do them. One last thing I must mention, the lip nibbling! I don't think I can underestimate how much that was messing up my jaw, I did it constantly. Stop!

[@sandrar9608]

I have Trigeminal Neuralgia plus tmj. Causes a lot of what you are explaining

[@cherylzeitler1236]

You guys were a life saver for me. For over a year I couldn't even open my mouth enough to chew food and I was in pain all the time. I came upon this video and gave your exercises a try. Believe it or not, after only doing them once I already felt relief. Within a month I was totally pain free and remained so for over 6 months now. I have never had anything work so fast and with such amazing results. Thanks so much!

[@tiam239]

These two guys really saved me dealing with severe tmj i have been watching this video for 4yrs i thank you so very much. This one and the other i love it really helps.

[@marion3230]

Amazing thank you so much! I have had horrendous morning headaches for many years. Been to a neurologist, waste of time. Ended up having TMJ with pain going into my neck and down into my arm/shoulder. Once that pain settled down I did further research and found you. I may be speaking too soon but since doing your exercises I have had no morning headaches, on Day 5 now. This could be a life changer for me! Thank you.

[@nitinkumar8513]

Now?

[@davidsuresh4322]

Really I understood ,why my left side of jaw started cracking pain,couldn't open mouth ,this video helped me and got relieved from it gradually. Thank you both.

[@PeeGeeThirteen]

love you guys! I thought I had ear pain, but then noticed clicking in the jaw. it was TMJ all along

[@pocketrockets25]

Will you please make a video for neck pain caused by TMJ disorder?

[@miaraavalin4795]

Thank you. I have finally been able to see a specialist about my jaw pain, headache, teeth ache etc. They gave me one of these to do and skipped the rest to start with. They didn't explain it that well though. Thanks to you I now understand the exercises and why they didn't start me on the others yet. They also forgot to stress the posture part. Thank you. The massage has helped me stay sane in wait for the specialist in the first place. This video helps me understand more.

[@TheAmericanSmile]

As a dentist I appreciate this video , this problem is really prevelant

[@jobengals86]

how prevalent in your experience as a dentist?

[@haljam8828]

Dentists can cause this by removing teeth which changes your bite and can cause clenching and arthritis in your jaw (tmj)

[@kalex888]

Dentist here. My left TMJ (MVA) was sprained and caused disfunction to the point that my entire mandible was tilted and shifted to the right. I had several different treatment modalities addressing this issue but doing these exercises almost completely corrected the issue after one repetition of these exercises. I will do them for the next 3 or 4 weeks and will update. Thanks and all the best to you both!

[@stephaniefrey8348]

I did one of the exercises while watching this video and the pain subsided immediately! Glad I found Bob and Brad!

[@lis.hadley]

I picked the right time to search your channel about TMJ, I've been trying to remember for a month-ish now and it looks like I forgot enough times that it turned out really useful. Thanks heaps, this should be super useful.

[@piial5801]

Thanks! I really appreciate your videos! Got help with my back, neck shoulder and tmj. 😊

[@carolguthmann6646]

Thank you so much, I’ve been in constant ear pain and the massage and exercise really helped

[@shivii3850]

I've got dislocations twice. I will be hooking onto these exercises for life. Never want to experience them again. Thank you so much sir. I am also applying regenrative energy healing in my disc, ligaments, tmj muscles, and all surrounding areas. My childhood habit of clenching probably ruined my tmj. First day of energy healing felt like 80% of my jaw flexibility given back to me. It's to be done for few months. Combination of these things will be rewarding to my jaws. Though medical science (both my parents being doctors) does not really approve on role of energy in our body's healing, I just thought of sharing.

[@iammandydhaliwal]

Thank you! This was much much much much much needed right now. I'm in way toooooo much pain

[@vbennett8087]

Thanks for the vids and all the great info you guys share! Definitely the 2 best PT's on the internet!

[@silvagene7122]

Today, my TMJ and bruxism are completely gone and my hubby says he doesn`t hear me grind anymore. Moreover, I don’t recall having to bite painfully anymore and my teeth looked healthier than ever before. This TMJ treatment t.co/s5Or7HLh0w is indeed a life saver. After four nights, I certainly .observed that my face pain and jaw had dramatically deceased..

[@spreadbeartroops3917]

Thanks Bob and Brad. I love your vids. I've suffered from a clicky jaw for over 20 years since some childhood dentist work. It's never really bothered me before but for the last month it's really aching, as well as my neck. Also had a few headaches. I'm on anti-inflammatorys but these exercises are really good, especially the tongue at the roof of the mouth. Massage is great too. Hope I won't needs the meds for too long!

[@marcianorris6147]

Watching as many of your videos on TMJ that I can find. Although I have experienced the muscular pain all my life, this is my first experience with a locked jaw. After visiting my dentist in an excruciating 3 hours ordeal I came away with a locked jaw. That was 5 weeks ago. I will be following your advice. I hope I have success soon. It is very painful. Just do you feel better, you are both loved/liked. Now carry on!!! Be blessed by God daily.

[@vickinelson2659]

Great exercise! I'm feeling better already. Thanks!

[@luckysuzful]

Thank you for these! I've been suffering for 5 years now with TMD.

[@nitinkumar8513]

Are u fine now?

[@therabbithat]

A dentist knocked my jaw out of alignment and it's clicked and grinded ever since. I hope this helps! Thank you!!

[@hyonnj9563]

holy s***. It worked within 5 min of excercising TMJ muscles. I've been having some pain in my right TMJ and it has gotten worse to the point today that I couldn't chew food. I couldnt open my mouth because it hurt and it felt really stiff to open. Saw this vid and did some excerises from it. Was skeptical at first but I OPENED MY JAW easily. I's still inflammed so it hurt a little but holy crap it worked.

[@debraharwood1201]

Thank you so so much😊

[@pleasesetmeonfire1166]

The TMJ can cause crazy crazy things. I went to the doctor because my ears were ringing and I was having trouble hearing. Turns out my muscle was so tight it was making my ears ring, and the hearing loss was a separate probably but unrelated to TMJ.

[@estherromo7689]

Thank you so much for sharing!!! Love you guys❤

[@desgoulding7154]

MANY THANKS FOR SHARING THIS IS SO PAINFUL CONDITION HEADACHES AND PAIN NOT NICE AT ALL

[@suziemills2201]

Thanks. I have every condition that you guys feature 😬

[@AlphoxHD]

ouch

[@juleshung2490]

Very good advice!!!

[@joym6315]

Will any of these help with jaw clicking? Are they okay/helpful to do when the jaw clicks during the exercise?

[@talineakshian9435]

I have tmj chronic ear pain, it comes on suddenly but not often. It has developed into minor arthritis accoding to an mri. Will these excercies still help??

[@tommycampbell2842]

I don't have pain, but I have a feeling of pressure in front, below and behind both of my ears. It usually goes away when I lay down. My Internist and Heart doctor aren't concerned, but it makes me crazy. Could this feeling of pressure be caused by TMJ?

[@abirkhalid7172]

Can u suggest what should be done to relax the dysphagia caused by tmj/ the globus feeling and weird pain in the neck and outside the neck

[@sandrapolichino8806]

The massage feels so good !!! Thanks for all the exercises. I go through popsicles sometimes 8 a day because it somehow makes the pain feel better for a moment. So ... lots of popsicle sticks in this house :)

[@luanavoi]

I had a wisdom tooth removal and I am here in pain my jaw...ouch! Watching this video

[@lnorth3560]

Very good.

[@CarrieC1965]

I was just trying the resistance pushing my jaw down exercise, and it snapped back and now it hurts even worse than when I started out!

[@h2d127]

Thank you so much

[@Faith.is.Awake.notwoke]

😆😁 I concur too!

[@suzypenguin]

Thank you!

[@slotortoise6166]

Thank you for these!! I actually resorted to Botox to relax those muscles with good result, but I will use these exercises in conjunction to enhance the overall!!!

[@NikNakPattieWak]

slotortoise61 botox paralyzes the muscles it doesn't relax them and is known to break down the joint it's poison be careful

[@slotortoise6166]

NikkiBerk I'm clear about the toxic aspect. It truly is a situation of the best of two evils. I've broken three teeth due to the night time pressure. I wear a night guard. My jaw muscles stand out from my neck like a football player because they work so much. And I can't open my mouth more than an inch and a half-POST Botox!!!! I meditate, get massages, exercise to tame stress, yet here I am, seeking SOME relief!!

[@NikNakPattieWak]

slotortoise61 I know I'm sorry 😣😣 I see a neuromuscular dentist and wear a orthotic 24/7 and my jaw unlocked from 28mm to 40mm

[@addieroll6261]

slotortoise61 I'm actually having really acute pain and I'm considering Botox myself to stop the spasms while I work on my OCD which makes me bite my lips constantly. How did it work for you? How long did it work for and did it really relieve you? Was it worth the risk?

[@slotortoise6166]

Nasty Millenial yes. It really worked for me. I had relief before I left the office! I have gone 8 months between, but for me it should be 6 months. Don't let them talk you into something more frequent!!! You will know when it is time to go back! Don't just go to anyone. Sometimes a dermatologist's office has someone on staff who does it regularly. Where do they do they place the shots? They will ask you to clinch and follow the muscle to the bottom of the clinch along your jaw. Three tiny shots on each side--MINIMUM dose!!!! DO NOT RUB or touch you jaw area at all.....I use a 24 hr rule. You do not want to spread the dose anywhere that it shouldn't be!! This is where the risk is, in my mind. If you move it to areas that alter your smile, etc. that is not good. I have NEver had trouble, but I go to a licensed P.A. who works with a surgeon. After the dose I can still bite down well enough to eat anything I want, it just isn't with the same pressure that broke three teeth! 🦋 This is not to say that I don't use the exercises shown here!!! I do them nearly every day!!! This is just another tool for relief. I wish you well!

[@cjmacq-vg8um]

can tmj cause dizziness and/or light headedness? I noticed none of questions posted have been answered. that's one of the main problems with the internet in general. people can't get their questions answered.

[@katherinealbee7501]

c. j. macq That sounds more like an inner ear problem.

[@airogenix7266]

i have tmj and every since i like figured out i had it ive gotten more dizzy, ringing in ear s and really lightheaded

[@meredithkiljan6398]

Yes it can easily cause all of those issues. A bad fitting mouth guard can also cause them too

[@keronwindley4950]

Yes it can

[@gabrielaperalta9088]

I love having the help of experts. It worsen when I did some reiki which is healing through the heat of hands. I dont know if it was a good idea to put some heat on my ear. I went to and ENT. I was told I had this issue yesterday and my doctor told me there is cure for this. I got freak out. She referred me a TMJ expert for therapy. Do I need therapy or following your suggestions and exercises it would go away at some point. Suggestions please. I'm kinda in pain. I'm taking prescribed prednisone. Suggestions please.

[@addieroll6261]

Have you ever worked with patients who had had Botox infections to treat muscle spasms caused by TMD? I wonder if physio treatment is still possible after the muscles have been "frozen". Thanks!

[@tomikles5231]

Thx

[@gaillaviolette6115]

I remember Donna Fargo...I still have one of her albums...

[@cainegardner8832]

Can TMJ issues cause cheek pain? My masseter muscle that seemed really tight lately and I’m getting random things on my cheek. Not terrible, but noticeable.

[@chandandeepkaur8885]

how are you feeling right now as o feel same?

[@FeonaLeeJones]

I get TMJ problems when I am at the dentist :(

[@sharadashree8638]

I don't have pain but popping sound when I open my mouth and jerky movement in right side but I am dislodged teeth

[@jadenschulz1004]

How far should you take these exercises if you've got jaw clicking? Clicking usually happens well before pain for me but I don't want to invalidate the exercises by agitating my jaw

[@jongarrett3725]

Concerning TMJ and sleep apnea mouth guards, will these help prevent jaw pain and TMJ that develops from mouth guard use?

[@slotortoise6166]

Jon Garrett the mouth guard should have REDuced the pain. If it hasn't, talk to your dentist/ortho. I use a retainer that acts as a mouth guard/cushion that I wear at night with my CPAP.

[@lily-o4o]

hi bob and brad! I have a question, does wearing a heavy headset affect the pain on the jaw area? I went to discuss this to my husband, he said that he's been wearing heavy headset ever since he was young and he never had a jaw pain or problem before, but it seems like whenever I use heavy headset around my ear it hurts my jaw?

[@NikNakPattieWak]

Lily Belle your headset is probably lying right on top of your tmjs it's compressing

[@debb3739]

Do you think the whole “tech neck” epidemic might exacerbate tmj in some cases? Also super curious if its Bob or Brad who tears it up on the Casio keyboard for that sick into song, haha

[@richardmeriweather8483]

O my thank you I can try to have a pain free day.

[@karenmurray5025]

I have to wear a night guard because I grind my teeth at night. Will this cause TMJ?

[@mariannetownsend6793]

the mouth guard should help stop the TMJ pain

[@jenGeeJushawshee]

Karen Murray no, you probably grind your teeth bc you have TMJ problems, there are specially made tmj splints but just a night guard isn’t one

[@okok-zx7yk]

same I realized recently and was so shocked

[@cathylydyorke2347]

Found myself wanting to dash through the exercises to google Donna Fargo.

[@missjski]

Does it ever go away ????????????? :( I had a root canal 2 weeks ago ... and ever since I have had this TMJ problem.... I hope it goes away :(

[@zakb.9]

jessica Skyy did it get fixed?

[@missjski]

@@zakb.9 yes. Thanks 4 asking

[@zakb.9]

jessica Skyy that’s great! How did u overcome this? And how did u realive ur pain

[@missjski]

@@zakb.9 i found a physical therapist that specialized in tmj

[@zakb.9]

jessica Skyy great to hear. Have a good day 😊

[@leeniesevy-perahia7911]

Is there a way to watch this without the horrific commercials that are so loud they hurt my ears…????

[@AlphoxHD]

i dont know who j leno is :|

[@Hotpocketmountiandew]

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