Understand the area
An NHS patient leaflet describes light massage at the temples and along the side of the jaw. Its additional exercises are chosen for the person’s needs; the entire list is not a universal routine. Our guide covers external touch only.
Context & cautionsStop if symptoms worsen. Jaw locking, injury, trouble eating or persistent pain merits dental or medical assessment.
Explore the available setups
These guides describe regional contact. Their names do not demonstrate selective treatment of each structure listed below.
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