Yes, short term: Pt is a great adjunct to treatment that relaxes muscles. The problem is that a failure to correct the bite to support that muscle relaxation allows the muscles to quickly assume their original tense state.
Answered 4/12/2014
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Possibly: Pt can help, but often in conjunction with a oral appliance and the supervision of a dentist/tmj specialist. A TMJ doctor will often use some pt in their office- tens, ultrasound, exercises and work along with a physical therapist.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Often: Often it will help, especially in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.
Answered 3/20/2015
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