Straight jaw jut: Tilt your head back and jut out your lower jaw, stretching your chin. Hold for 10 seconds, then return head to a neutral position. Repeat 10-15 times daily. Bottom jaw jut: Tilt your head back and turn your head to the right, then jut out your lower jaw, stretching your chin. Hold for 5-10 seconds, then return head to a neutral position. Repeat on left side. Repeat 10-15 times daily. Chin lift: Tilt your head back and look up at the ceiling, pursing your lips as if you were giving a kiss. Hold for 5 seconds, then release your lips. Repeat 5-10 times daily. Neck rolls: Inhale and turn your head to the side, then exhale and roll your head down until it touches your chest. Inhale and roll head to the other side. Repeat 5-10 times on each side daily. Neck stretch: Tilt your head back and press your tongue to the roof of your mouth. Hold for 10 seconds, then release. Repeat 10-15 times daily. Neck crunches: Start by lying flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Tuck in your chin, then attempt to raise your chin to your chest. Hold for 5 seconds, then release. Rest for 2 seconds before your next crunch. Repeat 10 times daily. Ball exercise: Press a 9-10 inch ball underneath your chin and press down with your chin to hold it in place. Hold for a few seconds. Repeat 25 times daily. Jaw release: Inhale, then exhale, moving your jaw open and closed as if you were chewing. After your exhale, open your mouth wide; then, inhale and exhale with your mouth open making an “ahhh” sound. Repeat 5-10 times daily. Platysma exercise: Place your lips against your teeth and turn down the corners of your mouth, keeping your mouth slightly open and your jaw muscles engaged. Shift your lower jaw up and down 5-10 times. Repeat 5 times daily. Tongue stretch: With head facing forward, stick your tongue out as far as you can. Then, lift your tongue up toward your nose and hold for 10 seconds. Repeat 10-15 times daily.
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