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Acupuncture Relieves Pain Caused by Lower Jaw Problems

Many people suffer from temporomandibular disorders (TMD), which may be caused by problems with the temporomandibular joint, the mandible (or lower jaw), or the muscles that attach the mandible to the temporal bone of the skull. Although the exact number of people who suffer from TMD is unknown, the National Institute of Dental Research estimates that the condition usually occurs in people between the ages of 20 and 40, and that it manifests in women about twice as often as men. A new study has found that acupuncture may be particularly useful in the treatment of TMD, producing dramatic decreases in pain after only a few treatment sessions.

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