Self-massage of the intra- and extra-oral masseter muscle
Self-massage of the intra- and extra-oral masseter muscle, 2 minutes per side, slow pressure and circular movements
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How to do the exercise
Duration: 2 minutes per side
Description: Sit with your head upright and your jaw relaxed. Place your fingers on the masseter muscle, inside and outside of the cheek, then apply slow and gradual pressure while making small circular movements. You can slowly open and close your mouth to mobilize the muscle under your fingers, then finish by maintaining pressure on the sensitive area for a few seconds until you feel a release.
Tips: Ensure not to apply too much pressure to avoid excessive pain. Keep your head stable and avoid moving it during the massage.
Progression: Gradually increase the duration of the massage up to 3 minutes per side if comfortable.
At a glance
- Goal
- Self-massage
- Level
- Beginner
- Equipment
- None
- Starting position
- Assis, tête droite, mâchoire relâchée
- Clinical goal
- Détendre le muscle masséter et soulager les tensions de la mâchoire
- Also known as
- massage masséter, auto-massage mâchoire, relâchement masséter, massage trigger point masséter
