TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDER

This study looked at whether manual therapy (hands-on treatment) and exercises can reduce orofacial pain in wind musicians. 40 musicians with jaw or face pain during practice took part. The goal was to see if combining these treatments works better than manual therapy alone.

This study tested two treatments for vestibulodynia, a chronic pain condition affecting the vulvar area. 209 women received either a lidocaine/estradiol cream, the antidepressant nortriptyline, both, or a placebo. The goal was to see which approach best reduces pain and improves …

This study tested a self-management program for jaw muscle pain in 107 adults with fibromyalgia. The program included online sessions on pain education, jaw exercises, and self-massage. Researchers measured changes in quality of life, pain, and fear of movement over 12 months. Th…

This study tested whether physical therapy for temporomandibular disorders (TMD) — which cause jaw pain, headaches, and clicking — works just as well when done virtually (via video calls) as in person. Over 200 adults with TMD were split into two groups: one received standard in-…

This study tested whether manual therapy (hands-on techniques like massage and pressure) can help people with temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and neck pain. 48 adults received either manual therapy or therapeutic exercise. Researchers measured muscle thickness, pain sensitivity,…

This study looked at whether treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can also reduce pain and problems in the jaw and face, known as temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Forty-one adults with OSA but not yet on treatment were checked for TMD before starting therapy and again after a…

This study looked at how traumatic experiences—both in childhood and later in life—impact jaw function and quality of life in people with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). Researchers compared 102 adults with TMD to healthy volunteers using questionnaires about trauma, jaw …

This study looked at how temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders affect a person's sense of body position, pain sensitivity, and overall body awareness. Researchers measured these factors in 60 young adults aged 18 to 25. The goal was to better understand TMJ problems beyond just…