Self-management and Home Exercises for the Treatment of Masticatory Muscle Pain. A Clinical Trial

It is based on the premise that cognition, the process of acquiring knowledge and forming beliefs, is a primary determinant of mood and behavior. The therapy uses self-management techniques to identify, correct and prevent behaviors or situations capable of altering the subject's state. In addition, relaxation techniques, sleep hygiene, diet modification, thermotherapy, encouragement to practice social and aerobic activities, and how to prevent risk factors and bad habits.

It is based on home self-exercise routine. Basic exercise therapy includes mobilization, stretching, and muscle strengthening exercises