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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Local Massage with Topical Analgesic, a Novel Treatment Modality for Temporomandibular Muscular Pain, a Case Study Report of 5 Consecutive Cases

The Open Orthopaedics Journal 15 May 2008 RESEARCH ARTICLE DOI: 10.2174/1874325000802010097

Abstract

Introduction:

Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) represent a group of painful conditions involving the muscles of mastication and the temporomandibular joint. Ping On Ointment has been used in the Chinese Orthopedics as a soothing massage balm for muscular aches, strain and sprain. If topical application of the ointment can be effective for the treatment of TMD muscular pain, it may be the long-sought-after method for safe, simple, cheap, non-invasive, and effective treatment modality of TMD muscular pain. Purpose: This report documented a case study of the first five consecutive cases using this treatment modality.

Results:

All cases resulted in complete remission of pain within one month of topical massage.

Conclusion:

This treatment method has high potential to benefit a significant number of people and randomized control trials should be performed.

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