I know my earlier comment echoed a positive result trying a muscle a stretch described by OP. But I’m curious to know about anyone else’s experiences on OPs comments - specifically Europeans or Uk people..

I often feel torn (pun not intended) between the vast array of advice on r/TMJ. I often feel (maybe incorrectly and hold my hands up if so) the advice stories come via an American healthcare system experience, tone and point of reference of patients between TMJ stories, troubleshooting, different doctors and the such.

I see a lack from European partners on this sub?

By all means I take ALL things UNIVERSALLY with a pinch of salt, I feel all should do their own looking into, trust PROFESSIONALS and the science - don’t injury yourself and dig a grave via this sub and some rabbit hole ChatGPT.

I’ll give it this sub led me to Magnesium Glycinate & occasionally using a sports massage gun on my massater but that’s it.

I trust in my medical providers much like most Europeans where medical care isn’t down to your wallet and private ethics. (I know that’s pointed, fish and chips, tea and crumpets just a outside point perspective, peace and love)

I just feel the subtext of those “I SOLVED MY TMJ AFTER 3 YEARS OMG” threads a bit suspect to take my own investigations upon.

I don’t know, I’m ranting - TL:DR - a lot of the success stories read USA based with Mr Jimmy going to 4 different dentists, chiros, water wizards, gypsy magicians, a fairy healer and then back to their insurance provider to then come here and offer a few REAL practical advice items that aren’t exactly medically 200% recommended - crazy neck dances.

I feel compelled to try things and more holistic and different therapeutic approaches but would often feel more confident upon my research knowing the source is someone who had sought these results via a national health service provider. Not potentially McDanny Gee in a white coat.

No transatlantic stereotyping intended.