Best TMJ Exercises for Jaw Pain Relief originally appeared on usnews.com Update 06/16/22: This story was previously published at an earlier date and has been updated with new information.

Light exercises can help you relieve TMJ symptoms. Learn a few exercises you can perform anywhere to reduce tension in your jaw and restore its flexibility.

I went to physical therapy to learn stretches for the jaw, neck and shoulders, as well as exercises to improve my posture.

Exercise: Physical therapy exercises and activities like chewing sugar-free gum can help build muscles, preventing TMJ-related lockjaw or relapses.

While the causes of TMJ pain are common, addressing it requires some finesse. “TMJ exercises need to be tailored to the individual,” says Bakhtiari.

Muscle exercises and digital occlusal splints may reduce pain and improve diet and jaw function in patients with temporomandibular joint disorders.