Cervical Range of Motion & TMJ
Sure, TMJ disorders can respond very well to acupuncture. But it isn't just needling ST7 or SI19. And it isn't just ashi needling or needling the masseter motor point.
In fact, before you put any needles in, you should go through an assessment. How else will you know why the patient has TMJ pain and how to treat it?
One important part of the assessment is the exam. During the exam, we need to check the patient's cervical Range of Motion (ROM). There must be cervical extension in order for the jaw to function properly. Go ahead and try it! Open your mouth like you're taking a big bite and you will notice your head tilts back.
A 2003 study found that all participants with TMJ complaints had either reduced or no cervical extension.
If your TMJ patient has reduced or absent cervical extension (their head doesn't tilt back), then you will have to address the neck.
Assessment & Treatment of 12 Peripheral Nerve Entrapments Using Electroacupuncture
This question came up at the December EXSTORE seminar. When does Anthony use the Pointer versus the ITO? (Or other longer-use estim device)
In this webinar Anthony goes over assessment and understanding of the major scoliotic curves. This includes how to base rehab prescriptions and how to select acupuncture treatment protocols for major scoliotic curves. We also review scoliotic curves on Xray and review what muscles are affected and the structural implications.
🚨 Two-Part Webinar + Live Lab Alert! 🚨
We’re hosting two live webinars this month—each followed by a live lab, so you can immediately apply what you learn and ask all your burning questions in real time.
🦵 June 21 @ 3:30pm EDT: Treating the Paratendon
🐴 June 28 @ 3:30pm EDT: Intro to Assessment & Treatment of Equestrian Riders
Both sessions are open to the public and packed with clinical gems. Bring your curiosity, your questions, and maybe a notebook. Stick around for the live lab and pick Anthony’s brain while he’s still caffeinated.
🧠 Come curious. Leave a better practitioner.
🔗 You must register for both events using the link provided.👇🏽
June 21: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yTNyZIlfSNq8UqiI-tXQSQ
June 28: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/uPOhkp3MTMWP3ycVPN3pGQ
Here is the list of webinars in the library.
This does not include the recorded labs or the other webinars annual members get.
