(English) Episode 27-Unlocking Jaw Pain Relief - Hands-On Therapies for TMD

The academic article "The Application of Manual Techniques in Masticatory Muscles Relaxation as Adjunctive Therapy in the Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders" from the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health investigates the effectiveness of two manual therapy methods, post-isometric relaxation (PIR) and myofascial release (MR), in treating temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). Conducted on sixty patients, the randomized clinical trial compared how each technique reduced muscle tension and pain in the jaw, utilizing surface electromyography (sEMG) and the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for assessment. The study concluded that both PIR and MR are equally effective as supportive therapies in managing TMDs characterized by muscle tension and pain. This research contributes to the understanding of conservative treatment options for a common and often debilitating condition.(Urbański P, Trybulec B, Pihut M. The application of manual techniques in masticatory muscles relaxation as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders. Int J Environ Res Public Health [Internet]. 2021;18(24):12970. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182412970)