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Akupunktura je za številne ljudi z bolečinami in motnjami v temporomandibularnem sklepu in mišicah, ki nadzorujejo gibanje čeljusti - stanje, ki se običajno imenuje 'TMS' - eno najučinkovitejših razpoložljivih zdravljenj brez zdravil.
Razumevanje temporomandibularne motnje (TMD)
Temporomandibularna motnja (TMD) je nespecifična diagnoza, ki predstavlja skupino pogosto bolečih in/ali disfunkcionalnih stanj, ki vključujejo mišice žvečenja in/ali temporomandibularni sklep (TMS). Epidemiološke študije so pokazale, da je prizadeto približno 10 % prebivalstva, pri čemer je najbolj verjetno, da bodo za TMD zbolele 30-letne ženske. Glavni znaki in simptomi TMD so klikanje v TMS, akutna ali kronična miofascialna bolečina ali bolečina v žvečilnih mišicah, občutljivost žvečilnih mišic in nenormalni gibi čeljusti.
Vzroki za motnje TMS
Točen razlog za nastanek motnje v TMS je pogosto težko določiti. Bolečina se lahko odraža zaradi kombinacije dejavnikov, kot so genetika, artritis ali poškodba čeljusti. Nekateri ljudje, ki imajo bolečine v čeljusti, so nagnjeni tudi k stiskanju ali škripanju z zobmi (bruksizem), čeprav so tudi mnogi, ki stiskajo ali škripajo z zobmi pa vendar nikoli ne razvijejo motenj TMS.
Pogosti simptomi motenj TMS
Znaki in simptomi motenj v TMS lahko vključujejo:
Bolečino ali občutljivost v čeljusti
Bolečino v enem ali obeh čeljustnih sklepih
Hujšo bolečino v in okoli ušes
Težavno žvečenje ali bolečine med žvečenjem
Hujšo obrazno bolečino
Zaskakovanje v sklepu, kar ovira odpiranje ali zapiranje ust
Akupunktura za TMS
Na srečo za vse, ki trpijo za TMS, je akupunktura izjemno učinkovita pri lajšanju vnetja, bolečine in napetosti, ki so običajno povezani s stanjem. Pacienti z akutno bolečino lahko pravzaprav izkusijo takojšnje olajšanje po nekaj terapijah, pri bolj kroničnih stanjih pa po seriji terapij v obdobju večih tednov.
[Preberi več: Akupunktura: pregled znanstvenih dokazov] [Preberi več: Koliko različnih vrst akupunkture obstaja? Spoznajte jih]
Raziskave, ki podpirajo akupunkturo za TMD
Raziskovalci na španski univerzi Universidad Europea de Madrid so objavili meta-analizo raziskav o akupunkturi pri motnjah temporomandibularnega sklepa (TMD) kot so TMS in ostale. Pregledali so 8 preteklih raziskav in 4 izmed njih smatrali za dovolj visoko kakovostne, da bi jih lahko vključili v svoje meta-analize. Z združevanjem raziskav in analiziranjem rezultatov so sklenili, da je akupunktura učinkovitejša kot je placebo pri zmanjševanju intenzitete bolečine pri TMD. [1]
Tradicionalna kitajska medicina: Celostni pristop
Tradicionalna kitajska medicina je pristop, ki deluje tako lokalno kot tudi sistematično. Akupunktura deluje na predelu čeljusti tako, da lajša mišične zakrčenosti, krče in vnetje, medtem zeliščne mešanice delujejo tako, da zmanjšujejo stres in neravnovesja v sistemu. Prednost za pacienta je priročnost in možnost reševanja številnih povezanih težav v času zdravljenja.
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Acupuncture Effective for Temporomandibular Disorders
For many people experiencing pain and dysfunction in their Temporomandibular joint and the muscles that control jaw movement – a condition commonly called “TMJ”, acupuncture serves as one of the most effective drug-free treatments available.
Understanding Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)
Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a nonspecific diagnosis that represents a group of often painful and/or dysfunctional conditions involving the muscles of mastication and/or the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Epidemiological studies have shown that approximately 10% of the population is affected, and 30-year-old women are most likely to be affected by TMD. The main signs and symptoms of TMD include TMJ clicking, acute or chronic myofascial or oral masticatory muscle pain, tenderness of the masticatory muscles, and abnormal jaw movements.
Causes of TMJ Disorders
The exact cause of a person's TMJ disorder is often difficult to determine. Your pain may be due to a combination of factors, such as genetics, arthritis or jaw injury. Some people who have jaw pain also tend to clench or grind their teeth (bruxism), although many people habitually clench or grind their teeth and never develop TMJ disorders.
Common Symptoms of TMJ Disorders
Signs and symptoms of TMJ disorders may include:
Pain or tenderness of your jaw
Pain in one or both of the temporomandibular joints
Aching pain in and around your ear
Difficulty chewing or pain while chewing
Aching facial pain
Locking of the joint, making it difficult to open or close your mouth
Acupuncture for TMJ
Fortunately, for those suffering from TMJ, acupuncture is extremely helpful in relieving the inflammation, pain and tension commonly associated with the condition. Patients with acute pain can experience immediate relief in a few treatments, with more chronic conditions taking a series of treatments over several weeks.
[Read more: Acupuncture: An Overview of Scientific Evidence] [Read more: Know the Different Types of Acupuncture]
Research Supporting Acupuncture for TMD
Researchers at the Universidad Europea de Madrid in Spain published a meta-analysis of acupuncture studies for Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) such as TMJ and others. The researchers looked at 8 previous studies and considered 4 of them of high enough quality to be included in their meta-analysis. By combining the studies and analyzing the results, it was concluded that acupuncture is more effective than placebo in reducing pain intensity in TMD.[1]
Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Holistic Approach
Traditional Chinese medicine is an approach that works both locally and systemically. Acupuncture works at jaw area for relieving muscle spasms and inflammation while herbal supplements work for reducing stress and system imbalances. The benefit for the patient is the convenience and potential for resolving a number of related issues within the treatment session.
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