Jaw Stuck? Try These Simple Exercises!

Jaw tightness, or issues opening the mouth can be called trismus or lockjaw. There are various reasons this can happen, such as after surgery or radiation for head and neck cancer. My name is Kelly. I am a physical therapist that specializes in oncology and lymphedema. In this video, I am going to share the main ways to reduce jaw tightness. 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞s? Check out my e-guide with directions, visual diagrams, and more in my shop: https://www.cancerrehabpt.com/shop // 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨: Medical Therabite - https://amzn.to/43JOi26 Disclosure: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you. Thank you for your support! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- //Chapters: 00:00 Understanding Trismus (Lockjaw) After Cancer Treatment 00:55 Manual Therapy: Releasing the Masseter Muscle 02:05 Internal Massage Technique (Sterile Glove Method) 03:36 Range of Motion Exercises for Jaw Opening 04:07 How to Safely Use Overpressure for Stretching 04:25 Lateral Shifts: Improving Jaw Coordination 04:51 Medical Devices: Therabite, Dynasplint, & Popsicle Sticks 05:23 Managing Jaw Swelling with Lymphatic Drainage Exercises ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- //𝐎𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬: Instagram: @cancerrehabpt https://www.instagram.com/cancerrehabpt/ Website: http://cancerrehabpt.com My Amazon Storefront: http://amazon.com/shop/cancerrehabpt Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Although I do monitor comments, I cannot respond to personal medical questions. Please know that these are questions for your own doctor or provider as this is general information only. Thanks! DISCLAIMER The content of this website, Instagram, YouTube, lectures, webinars, blogs, digital products, or other platforms does not replace the care of physical therapists or other healthcare professionals. This content is in no way to be construed or substituted as physical therapy or any other type of medical advice but is for general education purposes only. Don’t use this content to self-diagnose or self-treat any health, medical, or physical conditions. You agree to hold harmless indemnify Cancer Rehab PT, LLC and its owner/employees for any and all losses, injuries, or damages resulting from any and all claims that arise from your use or misuse of this content. The company cannot guarantee the outcome of educational content or recommendations on the company’s website, social media, products, blog, or email series, and Cancer Rehab PT, LLC’s, and owner, Kelly Sturm’s comments are expressions of opinion only. Keep in mind that we may receive commissions when you click our links and make purchases. However, this does not impact our reviews and comparisons. We try our best to keep things fair and balanced, in order to help you make the best choice for yourself.