Mandibular stabilization exercises are designed to balance the strength and function of the right and left TMJ muscles and to establish a normal jaw position at rest and during motion.

Physiotherapy management of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain This leaflet outlines the symptoms and causes of jaw joint pain and shows exercises that can help you to manage your symptoms.

Exercise Program for Pain and Dysfunction in the Head, Neck and Temporomandibular Joint OBJECTIVES: The objectives of this home self mobilization exercise program are that the patient …

These exercises may be helpful in patients with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and other jaw problems, including strains and spasms of the muscles that move the jaw.

The purpose of these exercises is to prevent clicking of your jaw joint and to strengthen the muscles which pull your jaw backwards. This will relax the muscles which close your mouth, as well as the …

Repeat these exercises once a day or more often if necessary to align your jaw. With jaw alignment and practice, your jaw will eventually memorize the relaxed positions and do them automatically.

Perform 4x/day and whenever your teeth are touching or clinching. Rest the “tip” of your jaw between the middle and index finger of a closed fist with your forearm against your chest. Hold gentle …

Use your thumbs as guides to make sure you open your mouth without moving your jaw to one side. With time and confidence, you may wish to increase the number of times you repeat these exercises. …

(This exercise must be done with caution, with some disc related issues, this can increase your pain, and is why receiving treatment from a TMJ therapist is crucial)

Move jaw to the side, pain free and gently *Goal: for the jaw to move the same distance to the left and to the right. Perform this exercise just a few times eg: 3x each direction, 1-2x daily.