Acupuncture for temporomandibular joint syndrome

Acupuncture for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome is listed as an “emerging treatment” in the recent edition of BMJ Best Practice,1 which recommends that “Acupuncture treatment can be given weekly for a total of six treatments”. In addition, the NICE Clinical Knowledge Summary2 has suggested that referral of the patient to an acupuncture specialist should be considered, to help relax muscular spasm.
Source: The British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research