Resisted Jaw Protrusion
Exercise Overview
This is a mandible protrusion exercise for the temporomandibular joint. Place your hand on the front of your chin. Glide your jaw forwards while pressing back with your hand to provide resistance to the jaw. Slowly resist the hand as your retract the jaw back to neutral position.
Muscles Involved
Mandible Protrusion MusclesMedial PterygoidLateral PterygoidSuperficial Fibers of Masseter
Related Conditions
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ Disorder)Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ Syndrome)Bruxism (Teeth Grinding)Lockjaw