jaw popping

[nothinbutMHS]

don't know where this goes but bjj made this worse, so maybe someone else has this:

when ever i open or close my mouth, and especially when i'm eating, my jaw pops really loud. if i put pressure on the side of my jaw, the popping will stop, but once i let go it comes back. should i be worried? it doesn't hurt, it's just loud and makes my girlfriend cringe when we eat together.

 

[Jamil]

Sounds like TMJ to me and probably has nothing to do with grappling.

 

[nothinbutMHS]

well, it definitely got worse after grappling - the popping became more chronic and louder after having to basically use the lower mandible to defend. if it is tmj, what can i do? should i see a doctor? what's the common treatment?

 

[NextPrez]

lol I have the same exact deal. I believe it is a TMJ problem. I had it checked out by a specialist. He suggested surgery, however it would not be covered by my insurance! So you can imagine how pricey that would be. When you in a rear naked choke and people are squeezing your jaw will it loudly pop? Mine does that people FREAK! They usually let go and assume they broke my jaw.

 

[nothinbutMHS]

it really only pops when there is no pressure on it at all - once i push on my chin or the side of my jaw, it goes away.

 

[NextPrez]

If it is a TMJ problem it shouldn't pop if you jut your jaw forward and move it up/down

 

[Mikey Triangles]

It definitely sounds like TMJ, and grappling definitely makes it worse.

 

[nothinbutMHS]

so, should i mention it to my dentist next time i'm in?

 

[Mikey Triangles]

so, should i mention it to my dentist next time i'm in?

doctor would be more help. it's a muscular issue; nothing to do with your teeth.

 

[Mike Wilson Jr.]

Fuck... Ive had this exact same issue for a while now.

I have to eat like a priss now, in fear of hurting my jaw.