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TMJ Dysfunction (Temporomandibular Joint)

TMJ dysfunction causes jaw pain, clicking, or locking, common in stress clenchers, chewers. Symptoms: jaw soreness, headaches, ear pain. Caused by muscle tension, joint issues. Untreated, risks chronic pain.

Home Exercise Protocol

  • Week 1-2:

  • Jaw Relaxation (2 sets, 30 sec): Rest tongue on palate, lips closed, teeth apart.

  • Chin Tuck (2 sets, 10 reps): Pull chin back, hold 5 sec.

  • NovaWell Hack: “Harmony Glide” (2 sets, 10 reps): Open jaw 5°, hold 3 sec.
     

  • Week 3-4:

  • Resisted Opening (2 sets, 10 reps): Press fist under chin, open jaw gently.

  • Side-to-Side Jaw (2 sets, 10 reps): Move jaw side-to-side slowly.

  • NovaWell Hack: “Jaw Pulse” (2 sets, 10 reps): Squeeze ball with teeth, pulse 2 sec.

Objective: Reduce tension, improve jaw mobility, strengthen muscles


Equipment: Mirror, soft ball (e.g., stress ball)

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