Jaw Opening
Exercise Overview
This is a motor control exercise for the muscles of temporomandibular joint. Place your tongue on the roof of your mouth and hold it in place as you open your mouth. Open the jaw as far as you can within tolerable limits.
Muscles Involved
Temporomandibular JointLateral Pterygoid
Related Conditions
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ Disorder)Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ Syndrome)Bruxism (Teeth Grinding)Lockjaw