Manual Therapy & Acupuncture for TMD

Clinical Research

TMD - Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction

Symptoms include:

• Pain
  
• Limited range of motion for mouth opening
• Crepitus (the grating, crackling or popping sounds and sensations experienced under the skin & joints)
  
• Clicking sounds

A recent study, titled "Effectiveness of Combining Manual Therapy and Acupuncture on Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction: A Retrospective Study" showed favorable results.

Participants of the study included 15 men and 34 women with the average age of 30.47. With 20 minutes of Acupuncture followed by muscle release & manipulation techniques of the medial pterygoid masseter and temporalis muscles on the involved side or both sides after Acupuncture.

Results - This combination treatment showed a significant decrease in pain

• 36.9% after 1 week
• 70% after 4 weeks

Reference: The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, Vol.35, NO. 2, 203-208

Women's Health & Acupuncture!

Chinese medicine, including Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs, is a natural, safe and effective approach to restore and maintain the body and mind to their optimal functions and lead to a person’s overall health and wellness. It has been used for centuries in the treatment of gynecological conditions in all the phases of a woman’s life. Acupuncture, frequently combined with Chinese Medicine, is widely recognized worldwide to be effective in the treatment of:

• Menstrual Irregularities
• Infertility
• Frequent Miscarriage
• Morning Sickness
• Breech Fetal Presentation
• Postpartum Recovery
• Lactation Difficulties
• Menopausal Syndrome

Call for a complimentary consultation to discuss with our specialist how Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine may be able to help you, your friends and your family.

Tips for Bone Health!

Patients are encouraged to:

• Drink fewer caffeinated beverages, which can interfere with calcium absorption. Calcium is essential to our bone health.

• We should have plenty of natural light to supplement the production of Vitamin D and if not achievable by natural light then we recommend taking 400-800 IU of Vitamin D daily (see our wide selection of vitamins for your health at www.drssandhu.nutrametrix.com. Order now!

• During daily exercise you should be doing some weight bearing exercises, such as, walking, lifting weights, dancing or playing tennis to help with bone stability and health

• Cigarette Smoking and excessive alcohol intake are both discouraged as they have detrimental effects on bone health. We offer an effective "Quit Smoking" program @ Berryessa Hills Chiropractic, Acupuncture & Massage and invite you to visit our site http://www.mychirospa.com/quitsmoking.htm for more information!

Anatomy & The Chiropractic Adjustment

Chiropractic Adjustments are performed by Chiropractors for many different conditions and pain areas such as:

• Increases Range of Motion of Joints & Muscles for healthy movement & comfort
• Increases & continuously improves muscle function & strength
• Reduces Pain & Stress on muscles & joints

Anatomically, Chiropractic Adjustments:

• Reduce irritation & compression on joints & nerves
• Decreases pressure on joint capsules that become entrapped in facet joints, joints between pairs of vertebrae that are highly sensitive.
• Create flexibility in fibrous tissues of painful areas

Yoga Series: Menopausal Hormone Shifts

Menopausal hormone shifts can rearrange your body & mind in unnerving ways. Let Yoga bring you back into balance. Longtime yogis know that the regular practice of yoga leads to calmness, mental clarity, strength & focus. Yoga assists in replenishing energy reserves and soothing the nervous system.

The Fog Free Zone: Bridge Pose.

• Place a few folded blankets on the floor
• You should be face up
  
• Lie back over them so that your upper back and shoulders reach the floor and your hips are supported with the layers of blankets (i.e raising the hips).
  
• Place the soles of your feet together (knees are bent and hips are open)