Tempromandibular Joint Disorder (TMD/TMJ)

Management of chronic pain associated with temporomandibular disorders: a clinical practice guideline

BMJ. 2023 Dec 15:383:e076227. doi: 10.1136/bmj-2023-076227. Jason W Busse Abstract Clinical question: What is the comparative effectiveness of available therapies for chronic pain associated with temporomandibular disorders (TMD)? Current practice: TMD are the second most common musculoskeletal chronic pain disorder after low back pain, affecting 6-9% of adults globally. TMD are associated with pain affecting […]

Temporomandibular Disorder Treated With Chiropractic Therapy

Cureus. 2023 Mar; 15(3): e36377. Published online 2023 Mar 19. doi: 10.7759/cureus.36377 PMCID: PMC10025577 PMID: 36945237 Monitoring Editor: Alexander Muacevic and John R Adler Eric Chun-Pu Chu Abstract Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are common and affect the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and surrounding musculoskeletal tissues. Although traditional rehabilitative treatments such as physiotherapy, occlusal splints, orthodontics, and electrotherapy […]

Myofascial pain in temporomandibular disorders: Updates on etiopathogenesis and management

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies MYOFASCIAL PAIN AND TREATMENT | VOLUME 28, P104-113, OCTOBER 01, 2021 Mythili Kalladka Published: August 07, 2021 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2021.07.015 Abstract Objectives Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are an umbrella term encompassing disorders of both the temporomandibular joint (TMJD) and masticatory musculature (MMD). The objective of this review is to provide an overview […]

Effectiveness of Cervical Spine High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude Thrust Added to Behavioral Education, Soft Tissue Mobilization, and Exercise for People With Temporomandibular Disorder With Myalgia: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy Published Online:July 31, 2020 Volume50Issue8Pages455-465 Abstract Objective To determine the immediate and short-term effects of adding cervical spine high-velocity, low-amplitude thrust (HVLAT) to behavioral education, soft tissue mobilization, and a home exercise program on pain and dysfunction for people with a primary complaint of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) with […]

The Effect of High Velocity Low Amplitude Cervical Manipulations on the Musculoskeletal System: Literature Review

Cureus 2020 Apr 15;12(4):e7682. doi: 10.7759/cureus.7682. Andrea Giacalone PMID: 32426194 PMCID: PMC7228797 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.7682 Abstract In manual therapy, high velocity low amplitude (HVLA) cervical manipulation techniques are frequently used, but often the physiological and biomechanical effects that can be obtained are not completely clear. The techniques are mostly used for the treatment of biomechanical joint […]

The Motion Specific Release Ten‐Point TMJ Protocol – Internal Procedures – Part 2 – Video

The MSR Ten‐Point TMJ Protocol – Part 2 by Brian Abelson In part two of this video series we focus on using internal procedures to address the soft tissue structures of the jaw which are causing temporomandibular dysfunction. Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) are a group of conditions that affect both the joints and the soft tissue […]

The Motion Specific Release Ten‐Point TMJ Protocol – Part 1 – Video

Brian Abelson Apr 26, 2020 Disorders (TMD) are a group of conditions that affect both the joints and the soft tissue structures of the jaw region. In part one of this two part video series we focus on using external procedures to address the soft tissue structures of the jaw which are causing temporomandibular dysfunction. […]

The Course of Orofacial Pain and Jaw Disability After Whiplash Trauma

A 2-year Prospective Study Lampa, Ewa PhD, DDS SPINE: February 1, 2020 – Volume 45 – Issue 3 – p E140-E147 doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000003212 Study Design. Prospective cohort study. Objective. The aim of this study was to evaluate the course of orofacial pain and jaw disability in relation to neck pain, neck disability, and psychosocial factors at […]

Mobility of the upper cervical spine and muscle performance of the deep flexors in women with temporomandibular disorders.

J Oral Rehabil. 2019 Jul 10. doi: 10.1111/joor.12858. [Epub ahead of print] Ferreira MP, Waisberg CB, Conti PCR, Bevilaqua-Grossi D. Abstract BACKGROUND: Cervical spine disorders are frequently associated with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). Although headache is common in TMD, few studies have considered headache regarding the functional performance of the cervical spine in TMD. OBJECTIVES: To […]

Spinal high-velocity low-amplitude manipulation with exercise in women with chronic temporomandibular disorders – Full Text

Manuelle Medizin June 2018, Volume 56, Issue 3, pp 230–238 A randomized controlled trial comparing to patient education Abstract Background Evidence indicates that manual therapy alone or in combination with exercise can be beneficial for temporomandibular disorders (TMD). However, there is still insufficient information demonstrating the effectiveness of treatment directed to the cervical spine for […]

Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Based Prediction of the Relationship between Whiplash Injury and Temporomandibular Disorders – Full Text

Front Neurol. 2017; 8: 725. Published online 2018 Jan 9. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2017.00725 PMCID: PMC5767220 PMID: 29375466 Yeon-Hee Lee Abstract Purpose Whiplash injury can cause internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and lead to temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). Our aim was to evaluate whether the initial clinical findings in TMD patients with whiplash injury are correlated […]

Chronic migraine cases are amplified by TMJ disorder

Date: September 24, 2017 Source: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo Summary: A new study shows patients with chronic migraine are three times as likely to suffer from severe temporomandibular disorder. Though not a primary cause, the disorder is thought to accentuate and perpetuate sensitivity to pain; therefore, researchers recommend in […]

Effects of Cervical High-Velocity Low-Amplitude Techniques on Range of Motion, Strength Performance, and Cardiovascular Outcomes: A Review

To cite this article: Galindez-Ibarbengoetxea Xabier, Setuain Igor, Andersen Lars L., Ramírez-Velez Robinson, González-Izal Miriam, Jauregi Andoni, and Izquierdo Mikel. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. September 2017, 23(9): 667-675. https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2017.0002 Published in Volume: 23 Issue 9: September 1, 2017 Online Ahead of Print: July 21, 2017 ABSTRACT Background: Cervical high-velocity low-amplitude (HVLA) manipulation […]

The Association Between Headaches and Temporomandibular Disorders is Confounded by Bruxism and Somatic Symptoms

Clin J Pain. 2017 Sep;33(9):835-843. doi: 10.1097/AJP.0000000000000470. van der Meer HA1, Speksnijder CM, Engelbert RHH, Lobbezoo F, Nijhuis-van der Sanden MWG, Visscher CM. Abstract OBJECTIVES: The objective of this observational study was to establish the possible presence of confounders on the association between temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and headaches in a patient population from a TMD and Orofacial Pain Clinic. MATERIALS AND […]

Temporal Change in Headache and the Risk for Developing First-Onset Temporomandibular Disorder

January 03, 2017 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Individuals with a low frequency of headache completed questionnaires over a median of 3 years of follow-up to evaluate the association between headache and the risk for developing temporomandibular disorder (TMD). An increased risk for developing TMD was associated with reports of migraine, mixed headache types, and headache frequency. Headache […]

Efficacy of musculoskeletal manual approach in the treatment of temporomandibular joint disorder: A systematic review with meta-analysis

Manual Therapy February 2016 Volume 21, Pages 10–17 Wagner Rodrigues Martins Highlights •Musculoskeletal manipulations approaches are effective for the treatment of TMJ. •There is a larger effect for MMA compared to other conservative treatments. •MMA have biomechanical and neurophysiological effects for the treatment of TMJ. Abstract Background Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) requires a complex diagnostic […]

From Dental Sleep Medicine Perspective, Significant Relationship Between Temporomandibular Joint, Cervical Spine, and Autonomic Nervous System

November 5, 2015 BY ELLIOTT J. ALPHER, BS, DDS Many are unaware of the complexity and significance of how the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), cervical spine, and the autonomic nervous system are interrelated. The TMJ moves about 2,000 times in 24 hours (estimated to be the body’s most active joint). The major function of the spine […]

Manual therapy for the management of pain and limited range of motion in subjects with signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorder

Manual therapy for the management of pain and limited range of motion in subjects with signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorder: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials L. B. Calixtre Article first published online: 7 JUN 2015 Summary There is a lack of knowledge about the effectiveness of manual therapy (MT) on subjects with […]

Regional effects of orthopedic manual physical therapy in the successful management of chronic jaw pain

Cranio. 2014 Dec 30:2151090314Y0000000039. [Epub ahead of print] Regional effects of orthopedic manual physical therapy in the successful management of chronic jaw pain. Sault JD, Emerson Kavchak AJ, Courtney CA, Tow N. Abstract Objective and importance: Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) encompass a variety of dysfunction of the maxillofacial region. A strong relationship between TMD and cervical […]

Is the Incidence of Temporomandibular Disorder Increased in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?

Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2014 Nov;52(9):822-6. doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2014.07.100. Epub 2014 Aug 12. Sidika Sinem Soydan PMID: 25124832 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2014.07.100 Abstract The prevalence of temporomandibular disorders is higher among women than men (ratio 3:1 -9:1). Polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women, which is characterised by chronic low-grade inflammation and excess […]