17/10/2026
A physiotherapist’s guide to releasing the Temporalis muscle for a lateral face lift! 🩺✨
The Temporalis is one of our primary masticatory (chewing) muscles, anchoring into the lateral fascial network of the face. Chronic stress, teeth grinding, and jaw tension make this muscle extremely tight (hypertonic), which compresses the mid-to-upper face and accelerates lateral sagging.
Physio-Approved Release Technique:
Locate the Muscle: Place your fingers on your temples, slightly above and behind your eyes.
Apply Deep Circular Friction: Use gentle to moderate pressure to massage in circular motions toward the top of the ears.
Breathe & Release: Keep your jaw relaxed and teeth un-clenched during the massage.
Clinical Benefit: Relieving temporalis tightness lifts the lateral brows, smooths out temple hollows, and elevates the outer cheeks naturally!
Save this post to perform this myofascial release correctly! 💖