Chu Eric Chun-Pu, Lee Wai Ting, Chau Cherie, Wong Emmanuel, Cheng Hay Yeung
Department of Chiropractic, New York Medical Group, EC Healthcare, Kowloon, HKG.
Cureus. 2023 Mar 19;15(3):e36377. doi: 10.7759/cureus.36377. eCollection 2023 Mar.
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 effectively manage TMDs, chiropractic therapy is emerging as a promising non-invasive treatment option. We report a 39-year-old female patient with TMD who underwent chiropractic therapy, including spinal adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and exercise rehabilitation. After four weeks of treatment, the patient reported a complete resolution of symptoms and an improved quality of life score. Thereafter, the patient continued chiropractic treatment monthly for six months, during which she reported no symptoms and demonstrated improvements in her spinal range of motion, open-mouth anatomy, and cervical lordosis. This case study highlights the efficacy of applying an interdisciplinary approach to treating TMD and the potential of chiropractic therapy as a valuable treatment option for managing TMD.
颞下颌关节紊乱病(TMDs)很常见,会影响颞下颌关节(TMJ)及周围的肌肉骨骼组织。尽管传统的康复治疗方法,如物理治疗、咬合板、正畸治疗和电疗能有效管理TMDs,但整脊疗法正成为一种有前景的非侵入性治疗选择。我们报告了一名39岁患有TMD的女性患者,她接受了整脊疗法,包括脊柱调整、软组织治疗和运动康复。经过四周的治疗,患者报告症状完全缓解,生活质量评分提高。此后,患者继续每月接受整脊治疗六个月,在此期间她报告没有症状,并且脊柱活动范围、开口解剖结构和颈椎前凸都有改善。本病例研究强调了采用跨学科方法治疗TMD的有效性,以及整脊疗法作为管理TMD的一种有价值治疗选择的潜力。