Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome by Acupuncture, Taiyi Moxa-cigar Plus Tuina
- Author:
Qingjie YANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome;
Acupuncture Therapy;
Tuina;
Massage
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2006;4(1):56-57
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Fouty-five cases of temporomandibular joint dysfunction syndrome were diagnosed by X-ray, excluding the organic diseases. The acupoints Xiaguan (ST 7), Jiache (ST 6),Yifeng (TE 17) and Hegu (LI 4) on the affected side were punctured first, after removal of needles, 5-7 layers of cotton cloth was placed on the above acupoints, then moxibustion with moxa-roll made of Chinese medicine was performed. Finally Dian-finger pressing, An-pressing and Rou-stationary circular pressing with finger belly of the thumb were applied to the local region around the mandible joint for 3-5 min. After 1-2 courses of treatments, 45 cases all got effect.
