Side to Side Jaw Glide
Exercise Overview
This is a mobility exercise for the jaw joint. Place a sanitized pen between your teeth and gently hold on to it by clenching the teeth together. Glide your jaw side to side while maintaining enough pressure to hold the pen in place.
Muscles Involved
Medial PterygoidLateral PterygoidTemporomandibular Joint
Related Conditions
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ Disorder)Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ Syndrome)Bruxism (Teeth Grinding)Lockjaw