Correlation Between Cervical Spine Muscle Disorders and the Occurrence of Symptoms of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction

Correlation Between Cervical Spine Muscle Disorders and the Occurrence of Symptoms of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction

This study evaluated the correlation between the occurrence of disorders of selected muscles of the cervical spine and the occurrence of symptoms of TMJ dysfunction

The examination includes personal questionnaire, physical examination and an algometer measurement on the upper fibers of the trapezius, levator scapula, sternocleidomastoid and rectus capitis posterior major to define pressure sensitivity of neck muscles and define is there a correlation between the occurrence of disorders of selected muscles of the cervical spine and the occurrence of symptoms of TMJ dysfunction.

Inclusion Criteria:

• age 19-25 years
• relatively good health
• consent to participate in the research experiment

Exclusion Criteria:

• people with skin problems in the head and neck area that that made the examination impossible
• previous head and neck surgeries and traffic injuries
• coagulation disorders or taking medications that reduce blood coagulability
• venous thrombosis in the neck area
• sensory disorders
• dislocation of the jaw in the past
• taking painkillers 12 hours before starting the study
• being under orthodontic or physiotherapeutic treatment focused on TMJ dysfunctions