Three letters; one massive frustration. temporomandibular joints, better known as TMJ, are the joints responsible for connecting your jawbone to your skull, and, oftentimes, the source of much discomfort. If your TMJ starts acting up, it can cause headaches, pain when eating, and even lockjaw. Here are three exercises to sort it out.
Tongue Up
Place your tongue gently on the roof of your mouth, behind your upper front teeth. Open your mouth while running your tongue back and hold for three seconds. Do three sets of five reps.
Side to Side
Rest your hand on your chin to pull it down using a light amount of pressure. Open your mouth slightly and move your jaw to the left. Hold for five seconds before repeating on the right. Switch back and forth for a total of ten times.
Goldfish Movement
Position your tongue on the roof of your mouth and place one finger in front of your ear where your TMJ is located. Place the index finger of the other hand on your chin and allow your jaw to drop down completely before lifting it back up. Do five sets of five reps per day.
