Posts Tagged ‘TMD’
Neck-Focused Treatment Eases TMD Pain
A meta-analysis of fourteen randomized
controlled trials found that combining manipulative therapies with therapeutic exercises—an approach
commonly used by chiropractors—to address cervical dysfunction in patients with temporomandibular
disorders (TMD) can significantly reduce jaw pain and improve maximum mouth opening.
Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, August 2025
Upper Cervical Manual Therapy Benefits TMD Patients
A systematic review and metaanalysis that included eight randomized controlled trials concluded that mobilization and manipulative therapy applied to the upper cervical spine reduces jaw pain and improves maximal mouth opening in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD). The finding adds to a growing body of research establishing a connection between TMD and disorders of the…
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