How to give yourself a masseter massage
1. FIND IT
The masseter muscle is located right along your cheeks on both sides of your jaw, running vertically from in front of your ear to the angle of your jaw. “If you clench, you can feel it get stiff and engage,” says Dr. Chern.2. KNEAD IT
After locating the muscle, use your fingers or knuckles (with closed fists) to firmly press into it. Holding on any trigger points will help release the muscle tension,3. MASSAGE IT
Whenever you’re feeling tense, spend a few minutes giving yourself a masseter massage with closed fists on either side of your face until you feel the strain release. “The frequency of massage can vary from several times a day to every few days depending on how often you grind and feel soreness,” says Dr. Chern.DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
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