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Yes. Acupuncture releases muscle rigidity around the jaw joint and improves circulation, making it effective for acute and chronic TMJ pain. The WHO also recognises TMJ pain as an indication for acupuncture.

Hyo-seop Kim
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Acupuncture & Pharmacopuncture

Q. How is pharmacopuncture used in TMJ treatment?

A.

Anti-inflammatory herbal extract injected into masticatory muscles.

📝 Detailed Answer

TMJ pharmacopuncture: anti-inflammatory extracts (Bee venom) at masseter trigger points, effective for chronic TMJ pain, muscle hypertrophy. Sessions 1–2x weekly. Out-of-pocket. Combined with acupuncture maximizes.
Hyo-seop Kim

Expert Verified

Hyo-seop Kim

Chief Director

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