Why is My Jaw Clicking and What is Causing it?

Is your jaw clicking while you're talking or chewing? Or maybe it feels a little more like your jaw is making a popping sensation.

Dr. Junak breaks down the anatomy of the jaw and walks you through why your jaw is making a clicking sound.

There are multiple reasons for why this clicking or popping of the jaw can occur.

In the scenario in which this action is associated with other symptoms such as headache, pain, or discomfort, then you should reach out of a specialized medical provider for treatment.

However, there are scenarios in which the clicking sound of the jaw doesn't relate to any other symptoms. In this case you don't need to worry about it, but you can still receive treatment for your jaw to get the clicking to go away.

Peak Physiotherapy and Performance is a physical therapy clinic in Canal Winchester, Ohio specializing head, neck, and jaw pain. P3 uses dry needling, adjustments or joint manipulation, corrective exercise, and cupping therapy to get you back to doing what you love. We serve patients in Canal Winchester, Reynoldsburg, Carroll, Pickerington, Groveport, Grove City, and Columbus.

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[RixMorales]

I've been wondering why this always happens to me. Thanks for this info! (Although there were times when my jaw hurts when I bite my first bite after a long while of not eating or drinking)

[bitktempo]

i have a click on the left side of my face when i close my jaw. i can a tight muscle and slight tightness going towards my ear. stiffness comes and goes through out the day

[dineshsiddharth]

I have had this clicking sound for back and forth movement for the past 2 years. After a long time I typically ignored the clicking sound and did not have an issue. 2 months before I chewed sugarcane and the clicking sound got severe and there is a tightness in my left jaw if I try to open my mouth. I consulted a tmj specialist and they have asked me to ignore it.