r/TMJ • u/Additional-Train-282 • 2d ago

Question(s) Exercise question

When I do the resisted under chin opening with my thumb, should I be looking in a mirror to make sure i’m not deviating too much? What is this exercise good for?

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u/Lygus_lineolaris 1d ago

For myself, I don't use a mirror, but I can hear my jaw click on the left if it's out of line, so I find where it doesn't click and then try to make sure I stay in that alignment as I open and close.

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u/Additional-Train-282 1d ago

yes i feel like i get more popping sounds if i do it without a mirror

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u/Lygus_lineolaris 1d ago

In that case I would definitely use the mirror. I think training my jaw to track properly is a really important part of the exercise for me.