Say Goodbye to Jaw Pain: Effective Relief Techniques You Can Try Today
Most jaw pain comes from muscle tightness, also known as myofascial pain.
-Myofascial pain (MFP) is a complex condition characterised by localised muscle pain attributed to the presence of tender trigger points (TrPs) within the musculature.
The development of trigger points occurs via 2 processes:
something can traumatise a muscle ( injury , micro-traumas from doing repeated habits like from work or hobbies you may do )
some things weaken and predispose a muscle to the formation of trigger points, like nutritional, structural problems, sleep, and insufficient exercise.
The team at Health Wise Chiropractic diagnosis trigger points with palpation skills and a thorough history examination.
What trigger points are found in jaw pain?
masseter
temporalis
medial pterygoid
How different treatments aim to help Jaw Pain
analgesics: NSAIDS are highly effective in managing mild to severe inflammatory pain. They work by inhibiting the activity of cyclooxygenase (COX)
muscle relaxants: Tizanidine, a centrally acting alpha2 agonist, offers a valuable therapeutic option for alleviating spasticity
antidepressants: Despite their wide use, there has been limited research focused specifically on their effectiveness in treating MFP
Botulinum Toxin: They work by promoting increased blood flow to affected muscles, thus aiding in the release of nerve fibres that may have been compressed due to abnormal muscle contractions
Dry Needling: The dry needling is equally effective compared to TrP injections, establishing its eligibility as a primary treatment for acute cases
Chiropractic Adjustments: Working on aligning the jaw and the upper cervical, as well as working on the muscle trigger points to alleviate the pain and limited motion.
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