1. When muscles in the jaw are persistently contracted and tense, the jaw will appear stiff and articulation will be restricted.
2. If Jaw Tension is present there'll probably also be tension in the root of the tongue, neck & shoulders. Various exercises will alleviate.
3. Muscles release when stretched. To ease tension, turn the head to the left, then back to the centre, then to the right & back to the centre.
4. Exercise: Place the lower teeth on the upper lip, make an “fff” sound & pull the jaw down vigorously, sucking in rather than exhaling.
5. The muscles being exercised by yesterday's action work in opposition to the muscles which clench the jaw. Balance is therefore restored.
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