How can trigger-point injections treat temporomandibular disorders (TMD)?
ANSWER
Pain medication or an anesthetic is injected into tender facial muscles called "trigger points" to give relief.
From: Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD, TMJ) WebMD Medical Reference
Reviewed by Michael Friedman on October 10, 2019
SOURCE:
American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.
SOURCE:
American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.
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