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Overview. 1  A slipped disc in your jaw can cause painful temporomandibular joint (TMJ)-related problems, including a âpoppingâ noise that originates inside the jaw joint. 2  Friction is a massage exercise. 3  The jaw stretching exercise may relieve tension in tight jaw muscles forced out of position.
Having your jaw lock up, or hurt when you try to chew, or begin to pop when you open your mouth can make some of us feel panicky and out of control about our physical health. The good news is that usually this is time limited and reversible with proper management.