RESEARCH ARTICLE
Local Massage with Topical Analgesic, a Novel Treatment Modality for Temporomandibular Muscular Pain, a Case Study Report of 5 Consecutive Cases
R.W.K Wong*, A.B.M Rabie
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2008Volume: 2
First Page: 97
Last Page: 102
Publisher ID: TOORTHJ-2-97
DOI: 10.2174/1874325000802010097
Article History:
Received Date: 17/3/2008Revision Received Date: 21/4/2008
Acceptance Date: 25/4/2008
Electronic publication date: 15/5/2008
Collection year: 2008

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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.