A member asked:

I have a really bad habit of making my ears crackle by moving my jaw i do it so much my jaw aches how do i stop this it's driving me mad?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Moving your jaw straightens the Eustachian tube & lets air into the middle ear space. It would also likely occur if you yawned. It is a natural event, not a defect or illness. It likely occurs more after a cold or when allergies flare. If you can accept it as normal and common maybe, you can move past the issue. I know of no reliable way to stop it.

Answered 6/24/2022

0 views

Thank

If you put earplugs on, and don't hear the crackle sound, than you may stop moving your jaw, since it is a habit.

Answered 6/24/2022

0 views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more