Resolution of temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJD) by correcting a lateral head translation posture following previous failed traditional chiropractic therapy: a CBP^® case report

Abstract

[Purpose] To present the case of the resolution of right temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJD) following the correction of a right lateral head translation posture. [Subject and Methods] A 24 year old female reported facial pain and jaw clicking in the right TMJ. Radiography revealed a 19 mm right head (shift) translation posture. TMJ vibration analysis showed characteristic abnormalities for the right TMJ. The patient was treated with CBP® technique mirror image® left sided exercises, and traction methods as well as spinal manipulative therapy (SMT). [Results] After 36 treatments over a 12-week time period, a complete correction of the lateral head posture was achieved corresponding with a complete resolution of jaw pain and clicking. TMJ vibration analysis demonstrated normal right side TMJ characteristics following treatment. [Conclusion] Abnormal head/neck postures, such as lateral head translation, may be an unrealized source of TMJD and may be explained through the ‘regional interdependence’ model or by how seemingly unrelated anatomy may be associated with a primary complaint.

The Organ of Vision and the Stomatognathic System—Review of Association Studies and Evidence-Based Discussion

“…The relationship between the parts of this system and the rest of the body, and the impact of its functioning is recognized. For example, the temporomandibular joint is linked to posture, whereas pain from musculotendinous trigger points from the quadriceps region can be transferred to the craniofacial region [ 10 , 11 , 12 ]. There is a paucity of literature on the effects of vision on dental function [ 13 ].…”

The influence of cervical spine rehabilitation on bioelectrical activity (sEMG) of cervical and masticatory system muscles

“…There are studies describing the relationship between body posture and temporomandibular dysfunctions (TMDs) [8][9][10]. Researchers have suggested that if proprioceptive information from the masticatory system muscles is not accurate, it may disrupt the control of head and body position [11][12][13].…”

“…There are some reports describing the occurrence of disorders in the cervical spine of patients with diagnosed temporomandibular joint dysfunctions, however, the exact relationship between neck ailments and TMDs is still unclear [12][13][14]. Some authors have reported a relationship between craniofacial and neck pain, including biomechanical, neuroanatomical and neurophysiological aspects [15,16].…”

Radiophobic Fear-Mongering, Misappropriation of Medical References and Dismissing Relevant Data Forms the False Stance for Advocating Against the Use of Routine and Repeat Radiography in Chiropractic and Manual Therapy

“…case reports/series) should be viewed as important and considered in guidelines created for the manual therapies, particularly chiropractic. 127 , 128 When considering the chiropractic and manual therapy literature showing improvements in other spine and pelvis deformities/subluxation types, there is evidence showing reduction of anterior whole-spine sagittal balance, 129 , 130 reduction of cervical pseudo-scoliosis, 131 - 133 reduction of lumbar pseudo-scoliosis, 134 , 135 increase in thoracic hypokyphosis (straight back syndrome), 136 - 138 reduction of thoracolumbar kyphosis, 139 increase in lumbar kyphosis (flat back syndrome), 82 reduction of lumbar hyperlordosis and pelvic tilt, 140 reduction of cervical spondylolisthesis, 141 , 142 and reduction of lumbar spondylolisthesis. 143 , 144…”