What is Trigeminal Neuralgia?
Trigeminal Neuralgia is a severe pain condition caused by impingement of the Trigeminal Nerve within the brain. The Trigeminal Nerve is the largest cranial nerve, and controls sensation for the entire face, as well as motor function for the muscles that move the jaw and let us chew and speak.
Symptoms include sharp, shooting, stabbing pain; burning sensation; tingling or numbness or altered sensation; pressure build up in the face and TMJ; one sided headaches and migraines; pain can be so severe that it causes dizziness, light headedness, fainting, nausea and vomiting; symptoms can be sensitive to changes to temperature, wind, air pressure and weather.
I assess pain and sensitivity with pain scales, reflex testing, neurological function testing, observing movement of the jaw and neck.
Symptoms include sharp, shooting, stabbing pain; burning sensation; tingling or numbness or altered sensation; pressure build up in the face and TMJ; one sided headaches and migraines; pain can be so severe that it causes dizziness, light headedness, fainting, nausea and vomiting; symptoms can be sensitive to changes to temperature, wind, air pressure and weather.
I assess pain and sensitivity with pain scales, reflex testing, neurological function testing, observing movement of the jaw and neck.
What kinds of treatments help Trigeminal Neuralgia?
The techniques I've found that work the best for people with Trigeminal Neuralgia are really varied person to person, but generally the best responses to treatment come from trigger point treatment to the neck, shoulder and jaw; cupping and dry needling; gentle mobilisation of the neck; and intra oral release to disengage the overactive muscles within the jaw.
Myotherapy will not cure Trigeminal Neuralgia, but it can help to reduce symptoms and bring a better quality of life to people who suffer with it.
Myotherapy will not cure Trigeminal Neuralgia, but it can help to reduce symptoms and bring a better quality of life to people who suffer with it.
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A typical treatment plan for Trigeminal Neuralgia is ideally a weekly treatment for 3-4 weeks. Some people respond well to treatment, and some don't, so this 3-4 week period generally gives an indication if an ongoing treatment plan will be effective. I don't believe in continuing to rebook appointments if the results aren't happening.
A typical treatment plan for Trigeminal Neuralgia is ideally a weekly treatment for 3-4 weeks. Some people respond well to treatment, and some don't, so this 3-4 week period generally gives an indication if an ongoing treatment plan will be effective. I don't believe in continuing to rebook appointments if the results aren't happening.
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