{"id":754,"date":"2022-09-01T04:01:29","date_gmt":"2022-09-01T04:01:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/blog\/?p=754"},"modified":"2025-10-30T19:17:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T19:17:12","slug":"9-exercises-relieve-tmd-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/blog\/9-exercises-relieve-tmd-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Exercises to Relieve TMD Pain"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-755\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Woman-enjoying-the-results-of-jaw-exercises-for-TMD-pain-300x215.jpg\" alt=\"Woman enjoying the results of jaw exercises for TMD pain\" width=\"300\" height=\"215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Woman-enjoying-the-results-of-jaw-exercises-for-TMD-pain-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Woman-enjoying-the-results-of-jaw-exercises-for-TMD-pain-1024x735.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Woman-enjoying-the-results-of-jaw-exercises-for-TMD-pain-768x552.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Woman-enjoying-the-results-of-jaw-exercises-for-TMD-pain.jpg 1430w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>If you suffer from persistent TMD pain, your dental team is ready to help you. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/tmd-tmj-treatment.html\">TMJ treatments<\/a> like a custom oral appliance or BOTOX\u00ae injections might be just what you need to find long-term relief. Of course, you can supplement professional treatments with at-home remedies, including jaw exercises that can strengthen your TMJ and the surrounding muscles. Let\u2019s talk about nine different exercises that may benefit you.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Relaxed Jaw Exercise<\/h2>\n<p>Place your tongue on the roof of your mouth just behind your front teeth. Pull your teeth apart while making a conscious effort to relax your jaw muscles.<\/p>\n<h2>2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Goldfish Exercise \u2013 Partial<\/h2>\n<p>Touch your tongue to the roof of your mouth and place one finger on your TMJ, right in front of your ear. Place another finger on your chin. Open your mouth halfway, then close it. You should experience a bit of resistance, but the exercise should not be painful. Perform six repetitions to complete a set.<\/p>\n<h2>3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Goldfish Exercise \u2013 Full<\/h2>\n<p>This exercise is similar to the one described above. However, rather than opening your mouth halfway, try to open it all the way.<\/p>\n<h2>4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chin Tuck<\/h2>\n<p>Pull your shoulders back and make sure your chest is up. Then, pull your head backward, giving yourself a double chin. Hold the position for three seconds, then relax. Repeat the exercise up to 10 times per set.<\/p>\n<h2>5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Resisted Mouth Opening<\/h2>\n<p>Hold your thumb underneath your chin and use it to provide a bit of resistance while you slowly open your mouth. Hold the position for a few seconds before you slowly close your mouth.<\/p>\n<h2>6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Resisted Mouth Closing<\/h2>\n<p>Open your mouth, and gently squeeze your chin with your thumb and index finger. Your fingers should provide mild resistance as you close your mouth.<\/p>\n<h2>7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tongue Up<\/h2>\n<p>Hold your tongue on the roof of your mouth while you move your mandible (lower jaw) up and down.<\/p>\n<h2>8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Side to Side<\/h2>\n<p>Find an object that is about one-quarter of an inch thick. Many people find that a few stacked tongue depressors work well. Place the object between your teeth, then move your jaw slowly from side to side. As your jaw builds its strength, you may be able to use a larger object between your teeth.<\/p>\n<h2>9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Forward Jaw Movement<\/h2>\n<p>Stacked tongue depressors also work well for this exercise. Place them between your teeth and slide your jaw forward so you lower teeth are in front of your upper teeth. After you get used to performing this exercise, you may add more tongue depressors to make it a bit more challenging.<\/p>\n<p>Consistently performing the above exercises may produce noticeable results in 2 \u2013 3 weeks. They require just a few minutes of your time each day, and they can be a wonderful addition to your plan to conquer TMD pain once and for all.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Meet the Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Erin Page is proud to provide treatment for TMD to residents of Schenectady and the surrounding communities. If you are struggling with jaw pain or related symptoms, she is ready to help you find relief. To <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/request-appointment.html\">request an appointment<\/a> or learn more about our practice, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/contact-us.html\">contact us<\/a> at 518-374-0317.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you suffer from persistent TMD pain, your dental team is ready to help you. TMJ treatments like a custom oral appliance or BOTOX\u00ae injections might be just what you need to find long-term relief. 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