Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a traditional complimentary therapy. It involves the insertion of fine needles into specific areas of your face and body. The needles stimulate your nervous system, releasing natural painkillers that can alleviate TMJ pain.
Trigger point therapy is a neuromuscular therapy designed to correct muscular imbalances and relieve pain. The trigger points are tight knotted bands of muscle that cause pain in the local area in addition to referred pain that spreads in a specific pattern add often producing tension type headaches. Trigger point therapy includes dry needling (acupuncture needles are inserted into the trigger points to provide relief).
How many acupuncture treatments will I need to treat my acupuncture? This is case specific. Following an assessment Dr Roop Mann will advise you on how many sessions you require. In general six treatments spaced at weekly intervals are advised for the best results. Further sessions may be recommended depending on how well you respond to acupuncture.
More Services
TMJ Therapy
TMJ Therapy is the conservative treatment of TMJ pain and disorder (TMD). It involves jaw exercises, trigger point acupuncture, nutrition advice , heat and low level laser therapy. A customised TMJ management protocol is provided to address the specific symptoms.
Occlusal Appliance Therapy
Occlusal appliance Therapy involves the fabrication of a customised bite stabilising mouthguard ( splint) which is worn over the upper or lower teeth during sleep. The design can vary to suit the specific needs of the patient. It serves to protect the teeth ,preserve the health of the TMJ’s and surrounding muscles.
Sleep Hub
The Sleep Hub addresses the implications of poor sleep quality, a common symptom experienced by patients suffering with TMJ pain and dysfunction. Screening for possible sleep related breathing disorders in addition to optimising sleep hygiene plays a fundamental role in reducing the painful TMJ symptoms and achieving lasting relief.
Wellness Hub
The Wellness Hub serves to optimise TMJ health and general wellbeing. Stress and anxiety play a pivotal role in TMJ disorder. They act as triggers by causing tension and stiffness in the chewing muscles resulting in pain and fatigue. At Omni we understand the impact of stress on your TMJ health.
