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14 TMJ exercises to reduce jaw pain, stiffness, and tension

Relieve TMJ pain and improve jaw function with these TMJ exercises. Learn how movement can ease tension, reduce stiffness, and support long-term jaw health.

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Published Date: Feb 18, 2025

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Table of Contents

1. Chin tucks

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2. Scapular squeezes

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3. Doorway stretch

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4. Head turns

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5. Head tilts

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6. Head nods

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7. Seated levator stretch

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8. Seated trap stretch

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9. Seated scalene stretch

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Table of Contents

TMJ exercises for pain relief

2. Scapular squeezes

3. Doorway stretch

7. Seated levator stretch

8. Seated trap stretch

9. Seated scalene stretch

Additional exercises: Rocabado series

Personalizing your TMJ exercises

Benefits of TMJ exercises

How Hinge Health can help you

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