Masticatory myofascial pain is one of the most common causes of musculoskeletal pain in the orofacial region. Psychosocial factors, such as stress and sleep disorders, can negatively influence orofacial myofascial pain. The role of sleep disturbances in myofascial pain in masticatory muscles has not yet been investigated to date and nor the association between emotional stress and sleep disorders. Thus, the pur...
Disfunção Temporomandibular (DTM) é um termo que engloba uma série de desordens que afetam a articulação temporomandibular, os músculos mastigatórios e estruturas associadas, sendo caracterizada por um conjunto de sinais e sintomas peculiares, que podem incluir ruídos articulares, dores e limitação dos movimentos mandibulares. Estudos têm mostrado que indivíduos com DTM, além de apresentarem dor na região crâni...
The upper cervical spine and orofacial region have a close anatomical, neurophysiological, biomechanical and clinical relationship.The possible positive effect of physiotherapeutic techniques applied to the cervical spine and their repercussions on the orofacial signs and symptoms in TMD patients hasbeen investigated.The aim of this systematic review was to verify the effect of manual therapy techniques applied...