Wednesday, March 25, 2009

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





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