TM Joint Exercises (TMJ) – Jaw Exercises for Pain Relief & Rehabilitation

Exercise Overview

Rehabilitation of the jaw muscles is essential for restoring normal function in this sensitive area of the body. These TM joint exercises (TMJ exercises) are designed to help restore comfortable jaw movement and support everyday function—especially if you’re dealing with tension, clicking, or limited mobility.
Here are some key points about the importance of jaw muscle rehabilitation:

• Restoration of Chewing and Speaking Functions: Effective TM joint exercises support a return to normal eating and clearer speech in everyday life.
• Reduction of Pain and Discomfort: Specific TM joint pain exercise movements, along with jaw relaxing exercises, help reduce pain and discomfort that can arise from joint dysfunction or stress.
• Prevention of Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Problems: Rehabilitation has a preventive role in maintaining TMJ health and reducing the risk of issues such as dislocations, pain, and limitations in jaw movement.
• Improvement of Quality of Life: By restoring proper jaw muscle function, rehabilitation improves overall well-being and daily function.

This program can also help if your symptoms are linked to clenching habits, by including jaw exercises to stop clenching and relaxation-focused drills. The routine is organized in clear, step-by-step phases so you can do TMJ exercises at home safely and consistently, progressing only as comfort and control improve.
Required equipment:

• Wooden sticks (available at the pharmacy)
• Black skin marker or similar
• Warm towel
• Glass of warm water