[header] How to treat tmj problems without surgery [title] See your dentist, who may prescribe physical therapy exercises. [step] There are a variety of exercises that can be used in the treatment of tmj problems. The main aim of these exercises is to make use of your jaw muscles and to increase the jaw's mobility without fear of pain. 
[substeps] Most exercises are focused on relaxing the muscles of your neck, your shoulders, and your jaw. Tension in any of these can worsen tmj pain.