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  Most Common Injury In Physiotherapy What is a Clicking or Clawcking Jaw? A clicking jaw usually refers to a popping or clicking sound when you open or close your mouth. It’s often a sign of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJD) — a problem with the joint that connects your jaw to your skull. 🦴 Causes of Clicking Jaw: Disc Displacement in the TMJ Muscle Imbalance or tightness (especially pterygoids, masseter) Teeth Grinding (Bruxism) Arthritis or joint degeneration Jaw injury or stress-related clenching 🔎 Common Symptoms: Clicking/popping sound when chewing or talking Jaw pain or tightness Limited range of motion Headaches, ear pain, or facial pain Locking of the jaw in open or closed position 🩺 Assessment (for Physios): Palpate TMJ during opening/closing Observe deviation in jaw movement Check for muscle tenderness (masseter, temporalis) Use Auscultation or 2-finger test ...