Free Jaw Pain Starter Guide
A simple self-care guide to help you understand your jaw, calm the tension, and know when it is time to get it checked.
Written by Julie Roy, DPT, physical therapist in Barrington, IL.
What is inside
- Find your jaw joint and try a mirror checkTwo quick ways to notice how your jaw is actually moving.
- Your resting jaw positionTongue up, lips together, teeth apart, plus my "cluck + swallow" cue.
- Three gentle jaw-control exercisesTongue-up opening, small side-to-side movement, and a chin tuck.
- Self-massage for stiffnessWhere to find the masseter and temporalis, and how much pressure to use.
- Bedtime and workstation resetsSmall changes for the two places jaw tension tends to build.
- A 7-day starting planWhat to do each day, and the signs that it is time for an assessment.
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Hi, I'm Julie
I'm a physical therapist in Barrington, and jaw pain is one of my favorite things to treat. A lot of people are told to just wear a night guard and wait. This guide is the first set of things I walk through with patients, written so you can try them at home.
It is a starting point, not a diagnosis. If your jaw is still bothering you after a week or two, that is a good reason to have it looked at.
This guide is for education only and does not replace an examination, diagnosis, or individualized care. Achieve Physical Therapy & Wellness is a private-pay, out-of-network practice at 756 W Northwest Hwy, Suite B, Barrington, IL.