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Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome

Do You Have Any of These Symptoms?

The Symptoms of MPD are many and varied. The most common symptoms we see among our patients include:

  • Headaches
  • Pain behind the eyes
  • Dizziness
  • Limited movement or locking of the jaw
  • Numbness in fingers and arms
  • Neck, shoulder, or back pain
  • Unexplained loosening of the teeth
  • Ear aches or ear stuffiness and ringing
  • Clicking or grating sound of the temporomandibular joints
  • Pain in and around the temporomandibular joints

YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

This is written for people who suffer from Myofascial Pain Dysfunction (MPD).

This is a syndrome which is triggered as a result of trauma such as, automobile accident, slip & fall, battery, and other contributing factors create the dysfunction.

We use the term Myofascial Pain Dysfunction (MPD) to describe a group of symptoms which involve pain in the muscles around the pain. The word "myofascial" emphasizes the role the muscles play. "Myo" is the Greek word for muscle, and "fascial" refers to connective tissue in muscle.

You may have seen other terms to describe the same group of symptoms. Popular magazines typically use the term TMJ. This is short for Temporomandibular Joints, the two joints which connect your jaw to your head. Dentist speak of "Craniomandibular Dysfunction" (cranio=head; mandibular=jaw). Here we will use the term MPD.

Remember - you are not alone!

With this in mind, please read carefully. Share this information with your family and loved ones. This will help you, and those near you, to gain a better understanding of your condition. Understanding is the first step toward effective treatment.

Scientific Treatment with Electronic Instrumentation Includes:

  1. Electromyography
  2. Electrosonography
  3. Tens
  4. Craniomandibular Scanning

Comments

The reader is advised that the information provided here is intended to be used for educational purposes only. It is not intended to be used as a basis for diagnosis or treatment. Pleaser consult with a physician before starting any new treatment.