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Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders and Trigger point therapy Overview

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Trigger points are discrete, focal, hyperirritable spots located in skeletal muscle. Trigger point therapy is a bodywork technique that treats tender muscle tissue in order to relieve pain and dysfunction. The most common treatments for trigger points are massage, chiropractic, and acupuncture. Other treatment modalities include acupressure, dry needling, ischemic compression, local injections, neuroreflexotherapy, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF), stretch and spray, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), and ultrasonography. Traditionally, trigger point therapy has been used to treat symptoms of TMJ disorders. However, scientific research is needed in this area to determine if this treatment is safe and effective for TMJ disorders.
    
Avoid if allergic to anesthetic (numbing) agents. Avoid consuming aspirin within three days of trigger point therapy. Avoid with extreme fear of needles, large bruises, phlebitis (pain and swelling in a vein), varicose veins, undiagnosed lumps, or open wounds. Use cautiously with infections, acute muscle trauma, bleeding disorders, or if taking anticoagulants (blood thinners). Trigger point therapy has been used safely during pregnancy.

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Chiropractic therapy for Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders
Chiropractic care focuses on how the relationship between musculoskeletal structure (mainly the spine) and bodily function (mainly nervous system) affects health. There is not enough reliable scientific evidence to conclude ....

 

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Alexander technique for Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders
The Alexander technique is an educational program that teaches movement patterns and postures. The technique is used to improve coordination and balance, reduce tension, relieve pain, alleviate fatigue, improve medical ....

 

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Acupuncture for Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders
Acupuncture is commonly used throughout the world. According to Chinese medicine theory, the human body contains a network of energy pathways through which vital energy, called "chi," circulates. These pathways ....

 

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Glucosamine for Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders
Glucosamine is a natural compound that is found in healthy cartilage. There is a lack of sufficient evidence to recommend for or against the use of glucosamine (or the combination ....

 

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TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) for Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a non-invasive technique in which a low-voltage electrical current is delivered through wires from a small power unit to electrodes located on the skin. ....

 

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