@drmochiro: Liz Kennedy’s jaw release. And now you know which muscle is being worked on. The muscle is called the medial pterygoid. It’s a deep jaw muscle most people have never heard of. The muscles around the jaw can become sensitive or overworked with: • clenching • grinding • stress • prolonged screen use Research shows tenderness in the jaw muscles is commonly found alongside jaw discomfort and tension-related symptoms (Fernández-de-las-Peñas et al., 2010). What I’m doing: Applying gentle sustained pressure to the inside jaw muscle region. How to try it carefully: 1. Wash hands thoroughly 2. Open mouth slightly 3. Follow lower teeth toward the back of the jaw 4. Find the soft muscle area inside the jaw angle 5. Apply gentle pressure outward toward the ear 6. Hold 20–30 seconds 7. Breathe slowly and relax the jaw You should feel tolerable pressure, not sharp pain. Stop if symptoms worsen. Avoid if you’ve had: • recent dental or jaw surgery • infection • acute injury 📌 Educational only. I’m not diagnosing or treating TMJ disorders, headaches, or any medical condition. References • Fernández-de-las-Peñas, C. et al. (2010). Masticatory muscle sensitivity and jaw symptoms. Clinical Journal of Pain #tmj #jawtension #headaches #tensionheadache #posture

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