Drs Martin & Sue Allbright
'Blending an ancient medical approach of mind and body with modern health'
Acupuncture Research
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We both value the research of modern science and the many developments that have been discovered.
We also value the depth of wisdom and knowledge of traditional and classical five element acupuncture, which integrates the many aspects of body and mind.
We acknowledge the information gained from research, and we endevaour to use it where appropriate when meeting the needs of an individual who is suffering in health.
We hope later to share more information on the five elements of acupuncture.
Classical Acupuncture
Bruxism Teeth Clenching Temporomandibular pain
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Effects of myofascial trigger point dry needling (DN) in patients with sleep bruxism (SB) and temporomandibular disorders (TMD): a prospective case series
‘Conclusions Deep DN of active Myofascial trigger points in the masseter and temporalis in patients with myofascial TMD and SB was associated with immediate and 1-
‘Intervention
One session of deep DN was performed in both the
masseter and temporalis muscles. First, each patient
was asked to lie in a supine position and rotate their
neck in the direction contralateral to the affected side.
MTrP DN was performed with a solid stainless steel
filament needle (0.16×25 mm; Suzhou Huanqiu
Acupuncture Medical Appliance, Xiangcheng District, Suzhou, China). The DN procedure was based on the needling method described by Hong in which the muscle was repeatedly perforated by rapidly inserting, then partially withdrawing, the needle in and out of the MTrP, eliciting Local Twitch Response (LTR)s with some insertions. This procedure continued until no more LTRs were elicited. All subjects had LTRs elicited during needling. The depth of penetration of the needle varied between subjects but was approximately 15–25 mm. Following removal of the needle, the area was compressed firmly with a cotton swab for 1 min.’
