TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDER

This study tested manual therapy—like massage and pressure on trigger points—against standard exercises for people with jaw and neck pain from temporomandibular disorders. 48 adults took part. Researchers measured muscle thickness, pain sensitivity, and jaw movement. The goal was…

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 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 looked at different treatments for vestibulodynia, a long-term vulvar pain condition that affects about 1 in 6 women. Researchers compared a numbing cream, an oral medication, and a combination of both to see which worked best. 209 women took part, and the goal was to …

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 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…