Exercises For Double Chin And Jowls. |
"Mylohyoid Exercises
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The mylohyoid muscle is one of the
superficial muscles of the neck. It forms the floor of your mouth
cavity and contributes to the shape of your jaw. The muscle also
contributes to swallowing and speaking by lifting the tongue and hyoid
bone. As you age, the muscle may become weak and create difficulty
swallowing. The muscle may also become slack and create a double chin.
Mylohyoid exercises strengthen the muscle to maintain proper mouth
function and reduce the appearance of a double chin.
Swallow Sequence
Step 1
Sit in a comfortable position with your shoulders relaxed. Rest your hands in your lap.
Step 2
Tilt your chin up and press your tongue against the roof of your mouth, behind your teeth. Swallow once.
Step 3
Keep your chin tilted up and tilt your right ear toward your right shoulder. Swallow.
Step 4
Keep your chin tilted up and tilt your left ear toward your left shoulder. Swallow.
Step 5
Return to the start position. Repeat the swallow sequence three times.
Tongue Presses
Step 1
Place one thumb directly under your chin. Let your index finger rest on the front of your chin.
Step 2
Press your tongue against the roof of your mouth. You should feel the area under your chin tense.
Step 3
Hold for five seconds and release. Repeat the tongue press 10 times.
Head Lifts
Step 1
Lie on a bed or mat. Support your head with enough pillows to keep your head in a neutral position.
Step 2
Tuck your chin and lift your head to look at your feet. Do not lift your shoulders.
Step 3
Hold for one second and lower your head. Repeat the head lift 20 times."
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