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Know Your Device
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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.
Stable Heat
Unlike hot packs that cool down within minutes, yourTMJ Pen maintains a stable, precise temperature. This matters — research shows 20 mins a day of heat may really improve pain, tension and mouth opening. So our goal is to make it easy on you.
- Level 1: ~100°F — Gentle warmth. Good for sensitive skin and beginners.
- Level 2: ~107°F — Moderate heat. The most common daily-use setting.
- Level 3: ~113°F — Deeper penetration for stubborn tension.
- Level 4: ~118°F — Maximum heat. For areas with hair or thicker skin. Limit any single spot to 1 minutes.
Burn warning: if you hold a single spot for too long you can get burned. So please use with caution and start with lower settings first. Keep the tip on the move; limit heating a single spot to ~1min. Read the "Heat Safety" instructions at the bottom of the page for more info.
Tuned Vibration
Vibration is a secondary feature — it's here to help temporarily mask pain signals during massage, making the process more comfortable. If it doesn't feel good, stick to heat + manual massage (much more impactful).
- Low-frequency, jaw-safe vibration — not the aggressive intensity of body massagers.
- 4 adjustable levels — find your comfortable level before applying.
- Vibration is side-to-side. Hold the side or edge of the tip to the area for best effect.
Be careful with applying vibration directly on the TMJ (the bony bump in front of your ear). If you feel discomfort, turn it off or use the lowest setting. Vibration is better for muscle use (especially in the back of the head and neck).
Power & Battery
yourTMJ Pen is fully portable — USB-C rechargeable with ~60 minutes of battery life per charge.
- Turn on: Switch on the POWER SWITCH. A blue light above the switch will turn on. Blue lights around the vibration will flash twice to confirm startup.
- Battery level: Number of flashing blue lights on startup = Battery level. 1 light = ~25%, 4 lights = ~100%. Etc.
- Charging: Turn off first, plug in USB-C. Red light = charging. Blue light = fully charged (~1.5 hrs).
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
- Set vibration and heat to a comfortable level. Allow 30–60 seconds to warm up.
- Use the edge to scrape along the muscle fibers (1min) and against the muscle fibers (1min)
- Repeat, but this time slowly open and close your mouth as you scrape through the muscle tissue.
- When you find a tender knot (trigger point), hold steady pressure using the corner for 60–90s
- 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)
Temporalis
Referred pain:temples, forehead, upper teeth, behind the eye
This fan-shaped muscle spreads across the side of your skull above the ear. Tight temporalis muscles are one of the most underappreciated sources of head tension and temple pressure.
Technique with yourTMJ Pen
- Set vibration and heat to a comfortable level. Feel free to bump them higher since there's hair.
- Start just above the cheekbone and slowly make circles as you make your way up. Be patient and hunt for trigger points.
- When you find a sore spot, press with the flat face of the tip and apply a twist. Hold for 60s.
- Repeat for each trigger point you find on both sides.
SCM (Sternocleidomastoid)
Referred pain:ear, side of face, forehead, top of head
Runs from behind the ear down to the collarbone. The SCM can be linked to neck tension, but surprisingly it is also a common source for discomfort in the face too.
Technique with yourTMJ Pen
- Pinch around with your hand until you can grab ahold of the SCM muscle.
- Start at the bottom of the muscle, and pinch it between the pen and thumb. Hold for 10s and move upward. Repeat until you reach behind the ear.
- Tild your head opposite of the muscle, and use the pen to scrape through the entire band of tissue. Hunt for trigger points, and use the corner to apply acupressure when you find one.
- Turn vibration low or off if it feels funny (no danger, but some people get an urge to cough).
Sub-Occipital
Referred pain:back of head, behind the eye, across the skull
Small muscles at the very base of the skull that connect to the upper cervical spine. These are behind the heavy, vice-like head tension and neck stiffness many people wake up with.
Technique with yourTMJ Pen
- Sit or lie with your head slightly tilted forward. Locate the base of the skull with your fingertip.
- Turn the vibration and heat up as high as comfortable.
- Slowly scrape from the base of the skull down into the neck. Hold where you feel tenderness (<1min).
- Slowly bring your head up, and then tilt it down again as you apply pressure for an active release.
Trapezius
Referred pain:side of neck, behind ear, jaw angle
Spanning the upper back and shoulders, the trapezius is often overlooked in TMJ treatment. Shoulder tension can travel up the neck chain and directly worsen head, neck and jaw pain — addressing it is an often-missed step.
Technique with yourTMJ Pen
- Target the upper trapezius ridge — the slope between your neck and shoulder.
- Use the scraping edge with higher heat & vibration to stroke slowly toward the shoulder.
- On tender spots, hold with the acupressure corner for 60–90 seconds.
- Roll your shoulder forward and backward while applying pressure to mobilize and get active release.
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.
More Coming Soon
More Coming SoonWe'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.
How to use
Slow, light strokes downward along the neck
- medium heat, medium vibration
- 3–5 minutes
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!
How to use
Hold gently over cheekbones and temples
- medium heat, medium vibration
- 2–3 minutes per area
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.
How to use
Heat tip pressed gently over the bite
- low-to-medium setting
- 30–60 seconds
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.
How to use
Slow circles over the hand muscles, finger tendons, and wrist
- high heat
- low vibration
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.
How to use
Slow circular strokes across jaw, temples, and neck
- medium heat, low vibration
- 5–10 min before sleep
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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