fascia- Equipment
- Clean fingertips
- Position
- seated
- Pacing
- Brief contact, adjusted to comfort
The setup & movement
- With the jaw relaxed, place your fingertips at the temple on the side of your head. Use light circles.
- If comfortable, move to the fleshy side of the jaw below the cheekbone and gently massage the area.
- Reassess frequently and stop if discomfort increases. Keep all contact outside the mouth.
Keep it comfortableAvoid the eyes, throat and painful pressure. Persistent symptoms or jaw locking need individual advice; this guide is not an internal-mouth technique. Stop for sharp pain, numbness, tingling, or worsening symptoms.
What this guide establishes
Published self-care description; not a trial of this exact routine.
Start with controllable contact. A suggested duration is not a requirement to continue through discomfort. If you have an injury or a condition that changes whether massage is appropriate, ask a qualified clinician first.
Sources & further reading
University Hospitals of Liverpool NHS — Jaw exercises and gentle massage ↗Source-linked educational summary · Updated November 8, 2026 · No individual clinician review