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Massage Tip
The custom anodized aluminum tip is the heart of yourTMJ Pen. It was designed specifically for the small, tight muscles around your head, neck and jaw in collaboration with top Physical and Massage Therapists.
Scraping edge: Press and drag this edge across knotted muscle tissue for myofascial release. Great for mixing heat with pressure simultaneously.
Acupressure corner: Dig the corner into a tight trigger point, give a gentle twist, and hold for around 1 min. Wait for the release.
Flat heat face: Use this to deliver instant, pinpoint, stable heat directly to the TMJ or other sore spots.
TMJ Trigger Point Map
Trigger points are tight, sensitive spots that cause pain both locally and in distant areas (referred pain). The X marks show where trigger points are common. Red areas show where you may feel pain.
Masseter
Referred pain:
cheek, lower jaw, upper molars, ear
The primary chewing muscle running from your cheekbone down to your lower jaw. Trigger points here are the most common source of jaw pain, facial tension, and referred tooth pain. This is your highest-priority muscle to work.
Technique with yourTMJ Pen
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Set vibration and heat to a comfortable level. Allow 30–60 seconds to warm up.
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Use the edge to scrape along the muscle fibers (1min) and against the muscle fibers (1min)
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Repeat, but this time slowly open and close your mouth as you scrape through the muscle tissue.
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When you find a tender knot (trigger point), hold steady pressure using the corner for 60–90s
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Place your thumb inside your mouth and pinch the masseter muscle between the thumb and heated tip. Repeat scraping and acupressure techniques. (This helps target deeper masseter tissue)
Tutorial Library
Step-by-step video guides from Noam and the yourTMJ team. Watch these before your first use and revisit them on the harder days.
ALL Videos (10)
Watch before your first session
Getting Started With Your Pen
Charging, operation, and trigger point basics.
1 min
summary
Charging and operation instructions
Use the heated tip to dig into the trigger points shown in the provided pamphlet
Don't use vibration or a lot of force on the joint (TMJ) itself. Focus on the muscles.
Map Your Tight Spots
5 questions to find where your tension lives.
1 min
summary
We ask 5 questions to help you determine...
Do your tight spots come from clenching habits?
Are your problems joint(TMJ) related?
Are your problems muscular?
Do your problems stem from the neck?
Or is it something to bring to a provider?
Release Your Masseter
Scrape and dig into the biggest jaw pain culprit.
1 min
summary
The masseter muscles may be the biggest culprits in your jaw pain and tension!
We show you how to use yourTMJ Pen to effectively release them 1-3x a day
Essentially you can use the edge of the tip to scrape through the masseters along and against the grain of the muscle.
Then use the corner of the tip to dig into tender areas of extra tension. Apply a gentle twist for added pressure.
Release Your Temples
Where head tension starts.
1 min
summary
An overactive temporalis muscle is so often responsible for head tension and jaw pain.
We show you how to use yourTMJ Pen to release it quickly and effectively.
To figure out the REASON why your temporalis overactive, read this
Neck Muscles That Cause Jaw Pain
Release the SCM, Splenius, and Trapezius.
1 min
summary
Neck muscles frequently refer pain to the head and jaw, especially in people with TMJ Disorders
In this video, we show you where and how to release these neck muscles
Sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle
Splenius Capitis Muscles
Trapezius Muscles
Release the Base of the Skull
The tension shelf where long days pile up.
1 min
summary
Carrying a bunch of tension in your neck and the base of your skull?
The occipital region (back of the skull) is a gold mine of overworked muscles where tension piles up
We show how you can release it with yourTMJ Pen
Posture is often a root cause, so read yourTMJ Guidebook if you want to learn about your TMJD
Clicking/Popping
Heat → rotation → translation. Three steps to normalize clicking.
1 min
summary
Does your jaw click when you chew?
We go over a 3 step process to try to normalize it along with why the clicking happens in the first place
Apply heat and light pressure for around 5min
Work on the pure rotation of the TMJ
Work on the pure translation of the TMJ
ADDITIONAL STEP: Before doing all these steps, try releasing the lateral pterygoid muscle as well.
Lateral Pterygoid Release
The lateral pterygoid — accessed inside the mouth, no pen needed.
1 min
summary
Does your jaw click, shift, ache or lock?
The lateral pterygoid is a really important muscle to learn to release at home because it may trigger all of that.
The access point to it lies deep inside your mouth, so you won't need the pen here (it's THAT important).
Unclog Your Ear
Release the medial pterygoid inside and out.
1 min
summary
Ear feels clogged/stuffy (with head/jaw pain)?
Tension in this muscle can compress the eustachian tube, blocking normal ear depressurization.
We go over an extrnal AND internal release you can do for the medial pterygoid
How to (try to) Unlock a Locked Jaw
Warm up, release, then drill side-shift and molar-push moves.
1 min
summary
Jaw suddenly locks shut? Likely the TMJ disc blocking the sliding motion
Warm up + release chewing muscles (especially the lateral pterygoid).
Unlock drills: side-shift→open→recenter, or molar-push with chin support.
Aftercare: keep jaw slightly forward, avoid clenching/chewy foods; consider a splint; see a specialist if stuck.
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We're currently scripting and filming videos on ear pain, ear fullness, open lockjaw, lymphatic drainage, and more. Check back soon — or message us with what you'd like to see next!
Lymphatic drainage
Gentle heat combined with slow massage strokes along the jawline, neck, and under the ear can support lymphatic flow — helping reduce puffiness, morning heaviness, and tension that collects overnight. A great addition to your morning routine.
Sinus Pressure
Steady heat applied around the cheekbones, the bridge of the nose, and the temples may help ease the feeling of pressure in your face. Imagine yourTMJ Pen to be that warm compress for your face that you don't need a microwave for!
Mosquito bites & insect stings
Apply gentle heat directly over a fresh bite for 30-60 seconds. The heat will boost blood flow to the area, which will flush out the toxins and may help ease the itching sensation.
Hand, wrist & finger tension
The precision tip is the perfect size for getting into the small, tight muscles of the hand and wrist — especially useful for those who type, play instruments, or deal with repetitive strain. Heat plus gentle pressure reaches the built-up tension a regular massage can't touch.
End-of-day stress decompression
The jaw stores stress. After a long day, 5–10 minutes across the masseter, temples, and base of skull acts as a full facial reset — helping the nervous system shift out of high alert. Many customers have made this their pre-bed ritual and report sleeping better as a result.
Safety Guidelines
Please read these before using yourTMJ Pen. They exist to protect you.
Limit heat on any single spot to 1 minute
Stop immediately if you experience redness, tenderness, or discomfort.
Do not use on inflamed, damaged, or irritated skin — including cuts, bruises, or acne.
Do not use in combination with medications or ointments that may cause numbness or reduce sensitivity to pain.
Use with caution if you have conditions involving sensory impairment (e.g. multiple sclerosis, neuropathy, poor circulation).
Do not use vibration directly on the TMJ joint (the bony bump just in front of your ear). Use on surrounding muscles only.
If vibration causes dizziness, nausea, or discomfort — stop using it immediately. It is optional, not required
Vibration was designed to help mask pain during massage. If it doesn't help you, don't use it. The heat and pressure alone are what make the most difference.
Do NOT insert into the mouth or anywhere inside the body. For external use on muscles only.
Not waterproof — keep away from liquids. Water damage is not covered by warranty.
Keep away from pets and small children.
Do not massage directly on the TMJ joint (in front of the ear). Muscles only.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. yourTMJ Pen is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult a healthcare professional for your specific condition.
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