Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome by Acupuncture, Taiyi Moxa-cigar Plus Tuina

SummaryFouty-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...

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Published in:Journal of acupuncture and tuina science 2006-02, Vol.4 (1), p.56-57
Main Author: 杨清杰 朱忠春（译）
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
X线检查
针刺疗法
颞下颌关节功能障碍综合征
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Summary:SummaryFouty-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. FinallyDian-finger pressing,An-pressing andRou-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.
ISSN:1672-3597
1993-0399
DOI:10.1007/BF02852362