Korean Journal of Acupuncture
- Volume 24 Issue 4
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- Pages.37-45
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- 2007
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- 2287-3368(pISSN)
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- 2287-3376(eISSN)
Temporomandibular joint yinyang balance treatment improves cervical spine alignment in pain patients, a medical imaging study
통증환자에서 턱관절 경락음양 균형치료의 경추정렬 개선효과
- Yin, Chang-Shik (Acupuncture & Meridian Science Research Center, Institute of Oriental Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
- Lee, Young-Jun (Lee Young Jun Korean Medical Clinic) ;
- Lee, Young-Jin (Pain Center, CHA Biomedical Center, College of Medicine, Pochon CHA University)
- Published : 2007.12.27
Abstract
Objectives : Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) balance is known to be intricately integrated with nervous system, cervical spine, and meridian system balance. This retrospective study with one-group pretest-posttest design reviewed cervical spine imaging data to provide evidence of spinal alignment improving effect of TMJ balance treatment. Methods : Cervical spine imaging data including computed tomography and simple x-ray of 25 cases with painful condition were reviewed to explore any change in cervical alignment on wearing the intraoral device for TMJ balance treatment of functional cerebrospinal therapy. Results : Cervical spine alignment significantly improved on wearing the intraoral device. Conclusions : TMJ balance treatment improves cervical spinal alignment, which may be a firm basis to proceed with further research of TMJ balance therapy as a way of balancing the whole-body meridian system.
Keywords
- temporomandibular joint;
- intraoral device;
- meridian system;
- medical imaging;
- cervical spine alignment