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Can combined acupuncture and massage alleviate temporomandibular joint disorders?

In a recent study published in Chinese, researchers aimed to investigate the efficacy of electroacupuncture pulse stimulation and massage therapy in treating temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD). TMD affects a significant number of individuals and can cause symptoms such as myofacial pain and external pterygoid muscle spasm. Ninety-six patients diagnosed with TMD, including 54 with myofacial pain and 42 with external pterygoid muscle spasm, were randomly … Continue reading Can combined acupuncture and massage alleviate temporomandibular joint disorders?

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Does Incorporating Osteopathic Methods Enhance Rehabilitation for Vertebral Artery Syndrome Patients?

In 2018, Belash, et. al., conducted study to assess the efficacy of osteopathic treatment as part of combined therapy for patients with vertebral artery syndrome (VAS). VAS is characterized by impaired blood supply in the vertebral-basilar system due to degenerative-dystrophic processes in the cervical spine. This study aimed to evaluate the benefits of incorporating osteopathic methods to alleviate functional abnormalities in blood flow. From January … Continue reading Does Incorporating Osteopathic Methods Enhance Rehabilitation for Vertebral Artery Syndrome Patients?

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