06/11/2025
🦷 What “TMJ Unlocking” Means
When the TMJ is “locked,” a person may have:
• Difficulty opening or closing the mouth fully
• Jaw deviation to one side when opening
• Clicking, popping, or pain in the joint
• Muscle tightness in the jaw, neck, or face
A chiropractor doesn’t literally “unlock” the joint like popping a door open — rather, they restore normal movement by addressing joint alignment, muscle tension, and related biomechanics.