Joel Alcantara, DC
Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 25, Issue 1 , Pages 63-70, January 2002
Abstract
Objective: To describe the chiropractic care of a patient with cervical subluxation and complaints associated with temporomandibular disorder. Clinical Features: A 41-year-old woman had bilateral ear pain, tinnitus, vertigo, altered or decreased hearing acuity, and headaches. She had a history of ear infections, which had been treated with prescription antibiotics. Her complaints were attributed to a diagnosis of temporomandibular joint syndrome and had been treated unsuccessfully by a medical doctor and dentist. Intervention and Outcome: High-velocity, low-amplitude adjustments (ie, Gonstead technique) were applied to findings of atlas subluxation. The patient’s symptoms improved and eventually resolved after 9 visits. Conclusion: The chiropractic care of a patient with temporomandibular disorder, headaches, and subluxation is described. Clinical issues relevant to the care of patients with this disorder are also discussed.