How to Stretch the Masseter Muscle - Trigger Point Therapy

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  • Опубликовано: 20 июн 2019
  • The masseter is the most superficial muscle of mastication, easily felt when the jaw is clenched.
    Trigger Point Indications, include:
    Trismus (severely restricted jaw), TMJ pain, tension/stress headache, ear pain, ipsilateral tinnitus, dental pain, bruxism, sinusitis pain, puffiness under the eyes (often present in singers).
    Typical Causes:
    Chewing gum, tooth grinding/ bruxism, prolonged dental work, stress, emotional tension, head- forward postures, occupation.

Комментарии • 75

  • @SleepyNFit
    @SleepyNFit 2 года назад +38

    Oh wow, never expected mine to be this big. I can literally feel the muscle, it's more prominent on my left side than my right.

    • @Fiatfan
      @Fiatfan 4 месяца назад +2

      Then start using more of the right side while eating

  • @vonowens7665
    @vonowens7665 4 года назад +10

    I might actually make it back to the dentist now! Haven’t gone for years in fear of my jaw locking (has happened in the past and is scaarrryy). Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise!

  • @kristinsnyder8205
    @kristinsnyder8205 9 месяцев назад +7

    I am AMAZED! I’ve had lockjaw for two weeks since getting a dental crown. No relief. This stretch cured me! I went from getting two fingers in my mouth to 3 🎉 thank you SO much!

    • @nilnil2933
      @nilnil2933 5 месяцев назад

      Aynı durumdayım çenem kilitleniyor . Kaplama yapıldıktan sonra. Geçti mi 😢

  • @carlosdiasdeoliveira4388
    @carlosdiasdeoliveira4388 5 лет назад +7

    Obrigado por compartilhar!!!

  • @hickorysocks2628
    @hickorysocks2628 4 года назад +18

    This is actually a good stretch!

  • @TheIdeabaker
    @TheIdeabaker 4 года назад +27

    This felt great and provided more relief than I’ve had in years. Thank you so much! 💕

    • @Nielasher
      @Nielasher  4 года назад +5

      Idea Baker we are delighted to hear that this helped. Please visit our website for free access to over 60,000 blogs and articles about pain relief and trigger points. Best wishes, Mel, Team NAT

  • @rachaelpanda
    @rachaelpanda 5 месяцев назад +9

    They should update the title for this to "best stretch to relieve tension headaches" lol. This is amazing

  • @jaslinelai8988
    @jaslinelai8988 9 месяцев назад

    Thankyou so. Much ❤🎉

  • @allann7333
    @allann7333 2 года назад +13

    I certainly felt the muscle stretch. The muscle tightness went away. Thank you for this video.

    • @Nielasher
      @Nielasher  2 года назад

      Thank you for your feedback 🙏

    • @allann7333
      @allann7333 2 года назад

      @@Nielasher You're very welcome. How often should I try this technique?

    • @Nemishan360
      @Nemishan360 2 года назад

      @@allann7333 Depends. At first once a day will enough but do it two times a day.
      If it hurts then don't do it

  • @supratimsarkar4812
    @supratimsarkar4812 3 года назад +4

    You are so great sir awesome explaination

    • @Nielasher
      @Nielasher  3 года назад

      Thank you for your feedback 🙏

  • @spiiral
    @spiiral 5 месяцев назад

    does that also stretch the temporalis?

  • @rachellescott5055
    @rachellescott5055 2 года назад +1

    I get really bad nausea when I try these. Any advice?

  • @supratimsarkar4812
    @supratimsarkar4812 3 года назад +2

    Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

    • @Nielasher
      @Nielasher  3 года назад +1

      Thank you for your feedback 🙏

  • @evelynmonsivais308
    @evelynmonsivais308 3 года назад +2

    thank you so much for this... it is very helpful sire. thank you... :)

    • @Nielasher
      @Nielasher  3 года назад

      Thank you for your feedback 🙏

  • @VedikaRaj-tf6gc
    @VedikaRaj-tf6gc 11 месяцев назад

    Tq sir

  • @marzenap1179
    @marzenap1179 6 месяцев назад

    wow this is interesting,I am suffering with pain and they prescribed me steroids even after 4 crown work for about 5 hours 😢 trying stretch now, any more advice for me please ? doing ice pack on jaw, feels like sharp or dull pain and hard to know if it might both but dentist said it is muscle after 5 injections in the muscle 😢

  • @BeachbUmbrOs
    @BeachbUmbrOs 20 дней назад

    That thumbnail is wild

  • @AYU-zu5he
    @AYU-zu5he Год назад

    Can this reduce Meester muscle

  • @user-sx8db7oq2m
    @user-sx8db7oq2m 2 месяца назад

    That's really cool 😎

    • @Nielasher
      @Nielasher  2 месяца назад

      We are glad to hear! 💪

  • @KateLate____
    @KateLate____ 3 месяца назад

    I can actually feel this

    • @Nielasher
      @Nielasher  3 месяца назад

      That’s great to hear! Feeling the stretch means you’re targeting the right area. 💪

  • @cryptostacys
    @cryptostacys 2 года назад +3

    How wide should I be opening my mouth? It feels like my jaw is going to unhinge at a certain point but I can feel a bigger stretch is possible.

    • @Nielasher
      @Nielasher  Год назад +1

      Hi Stacys,
      You should be able to open your mouth fully whilst feeling the stretch. Bear in mind, if you open too much you will feel that end of range instability. That is the maximum point, and is obviously different for each person.
      For more information or to find a therapist please visit our website www.nielasher.com

  • @jonathanwilkinson4299
    @jonathanwilkinson4299 Год назад +5

    Can you use this exercise to strengine your Masseter muscles to give yourself a stronger jawline? I am trying to find out the best exercise for this effect that will have the lease likely hood of causing injury.

    • @kaua8808
      @kaua8808 Год назад +1

      Yes, it can help in this
      Relaxing the masseter muscle will make your jawline better because tension recedes it overtime

  • @sunoftheyek8261
    @sunoftheyek8261 2 года назад +4

    When I open my mouth and relax my jaw, my jaw moves upwards instead of down. Do you know what that is? I'm guessing it's not trismus because I can open my jaw. It's just when I relax it. I'm wondering if tight masseter muscles might be the reason. Will this exercise help?

    • @Nielasher
      @Nielasher  2 года назад

      Thank you for your feedback. If possible you should always seek advice in person from a suitably qualified professional. For more information that might be of help, please visit the blog section of our website www.nielasher.com

  • @haydeefm7414
    @haydeefm7414 4 месяца назад +1

    Does anyone know whether this works for TMJ. I'm suffering from horrible pain and a cracking jaw and haven't found anyone in Houston that specializes in this.

    • @Nielasher
      @Nielasher  4 месяца назад +1

      It can be effective for some dealing with TMJ symptoms, as it targets the muscles often associated with jaw tension. For specialist care in Houston, you might consider consulting with a physical therapist or an orofacial pain specialist who has experience with TMJ disorders. They could provide more personalized treatments. Wishing you relief and a quick recovery! 🙏

  • @iceseic
    @iceseic 3 месяца назад

    I came from asymmetry face exercise video, and they do different kind of masseter stretch but I don't feel the stretch. Only to come here with no luck of feeling the stretch again, my face is assymetry as hekl

    • @Nielasher
      @Nielasher  3 месяца назад

      It can be tricky to feel the stretch in the masseter if there's significant asymmetry. It might help to try variations in intensity and angle. Consulting with a physical therapist could also provide personalized guidance to ensure you're targeting the muscle effectively. 🙏

  • @armanischaar8487
    @armanischaar8487 4 года назад +12

    Would this exercise help to start reducing the size of the masseter? Worried if I do this that it’ll actually increase the size of it?

    • @mrbevyt746
      @mrbevyt746 3 года назад +1

      Init

    • @VAHZGEN
      @VAHZGEN 3 года назад

      @@mrbevyt746 ?

    • @steezy3854
      @steezy3854 3 года назад

      I am also confused about it does it help to reduce size

    • @ELvida757
      @ELvida757 3 года назад +1

      @@steezy3854 no you cannot atrophy massetter unless you stop chewing or eating hard foods

    • @sleepy4555
      @sleepy4555 2 года назад +1

      @@mrbevyt746 growtopia

  • @ramkrishnapal-lm5yt
    @ramkrishnapal-lm5yt 5 месяцев назад

    Please tell me anyone why my one sided masseter muscle is big than my another and that is sharp...how to solve it without surgery or botox...any exercise? Please help me ASAP

    • @Natalie-jv2fm
      @Natalie-jv2fm 2 месяца назад

      Sounds like you may use that side more while chewing your food maybe?

  • @savagelexlex1296
    @savagelexlex1296 День назад

    mine is swollen and it fucking hurts when I try to do this, I heard a pop 4 days ago and I cant chew for shit and it hasn't gotten any better, It's not the TMJ It's like the masseter connection to the bottom of my jawbone that ripped or something, did this ever happened to anybody? the pain is like unbearable. Im fueling myself with motrin for the past week to ease the pain.

  • @Factwould12
    @Factwould12 7 месяцев назад

    Masetery crak sound😢

  • @user-xu9yk1sq5x
    @user-xu9yk1sq5x 9 месяцев назад +1

    So does this reduce a big jawline?

    • @Thezombiekiller06
      @Thezombiekiller06 8 месяцев назад

      Does stretching your arm make your bicep smaller?

    • @ok-zh8pw
      @ok-zh8pw Месяц назад

      It grows it

  • @adindevad4732
    @adindevad4732 2 года назад +2

    There is an incident happened in my school. My teacher yawned in the classroom, suddenly her jaw broke and immediately admitted her to hospital.
    What's it?
    What is the reason for it?
    Does any relation with masseter muscles?

    • @josef2190
      @josef2190 2 года назад

      tmd probably

    • @lethalduck1412
      @lethalduck1412 Год назад

      Females are more prone to anterior dislocation of temporomandibular joint, do this exercise until you feel only a light stretch, do not put excessive force on the joint.

  • @gussstavo
    @gussstavo Год назад +1

    Whos watching this after a hard left hook ?

  • @alexlandy7422
    @alexlandy7422 9 месяцев назад +3

    Don't do this in public

  • @Anthony-zy3ru
    @Anthony-zy3ru 2 года назад +10

    Dam he really avoided trying to pronounce masseter

  • @VAHZGEN
    @VAHZGEN 3 года назад +10

    If this guy didn’t want to be a model why did he bother to be in the video. Dude, was fighting to not open his mouth wide as the doctor was trying to instruct

    • @Sahiblu
      @Sahiblu 2 года назад +8

      He might be an actual patient of TMJ ie he is medically unable to open wider (a symptom)

    • @jamescherbonnier3756
      @jamescherbonnier3756 Год назад

      He was fighting it because it was pulling away from his Undertaker eye roll back into the socket manoeuvre

  • @marcorubensvillanueva6134
    @marcorubensvillanueva6134 Месяц назад

    Welp, i think i watched this somewhere in the internet. Only difference is they were women and it wasn’t their fingers inside

    • @Nielasher
      @Nielasher  Месяц назад

      Thanks for the comment! It’s important to use techniques that are safe and effective. We’re glad you found the video helpful! 😊

    • @SnazASMR
      @SnazASMR 7 дней назад

      ayo wait

  • @user-oe8pd4rn4b
    @user-oe8pd4rn4b 4 месяца назад

    Yo his face and eyes are killing me

  • @ILL_Poet
    @ILL_Poet 2 года назад +2

    Without the dislike button I am fucking blind

  • @chiarabay9364
    @chiarabay9364 9 месяцев назад

    Doesn’t explain where to put your fingers. Are they behind your teeth, in front? No help whatsoever.

    • @spiiral
      @spiiral 8 месяцев назад +1

      behind