Write an article based on this "Locate the notch in front of your ear and under your cheekbone. Press your finger, thumb, or knuckle into the notch. Apply constant pressure or kneading circles to the notch. Increase the pressure you apply over time."
Press your fingertip against the underside of your cheekbone, about 1in (2.5cm) in front of your ear. After some probing, you should find a small indentation or notch. This is a pressure point that you can use to massage your masseter muscle. Located on both sides of your face, your masseter muscles power your jaw, especially when you bite or chew. Based on their size, your masseter muscles are the strongest muscles in your body. Push inward and slightly upward with your fingertip until you feel a "sweet ache"in other words, the soothing but slightly painful feeling you probably associate with a massage. If you find it difficult to press firmly enough with your fingertip, try your thumb or knuckle. Don't aim for outright pain herepush until you feel only slight discomfort. Once you have the pressure right, you can simply hold your finger, thumb, or knuckle in place. Alternatively, try making small circles with your finger, thumb, or knuckle while maintaining pressure on the notch. Massage the area for 30 seconds to 1 minute, then switch to your other cheek. Do this massage every night before bedtime. You can also do it when you wake up in the morning, and any other time that your jaw feels tight. Since your masseters are such dense, strong muscles, it can take a lot of pressure to soothe and loosen them. Over time, you'll probably find that you need to apply greater pressure to get the same results. That's fineyour masseters can handle it! Switch to using your knuckle if you can't apply adequate pressure with your finger or thumb.