The Effect of Osteopathic Treatment on Craniocervico-Mandibular Dysfunction
Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to measure the effects of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) on tissues of the craniocervico-mandibular unit (CCMU) in individuals with neck pain and headaches. The main questions to answer are: 1. How does OMT affect CCMU muscle stiffness 2. How does OMT affect jaw motion 3. How does OMT affect autonomic function 4. Is pain pressure threshold affected by OMT of the CCMU Participants will undergo the following interventions: 1. Photos taken to measure head and neck angles 2. Ultrasound 3. Smooth Pursuit Neck Torsion Test 4. Motion Capture 5. Autonomic Protocol 6. Algometry 7. Surveys
Description
Myofascial pain is a major health problem that results in a decrease in life quality and functioning, and it imposes a burden on healthcare systems. Muscles and joints of the cervical spine contain numerous sensory receptors that are important for the integration of head and neck movements with temporomandibular joint and eye movements. In humans, jaw and neck movements are integrated, possessing a high degree of spatiotemporal consistency. This is necessary to maintain natural jaw function. Because of neural and myofascial connections, dysfunction in one region can cause dysfunction and pain…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 19–65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * male and female subjects 19-65 years old * neck pain and/or headaches of \> 1 month duration Exclusion Criteria: * prior cervical or thoracic spinal surgery * diagnosis cervical radiculopathy or pinched nerve in the neck * diagnosis of jaw disease or dysfunction * diagnosis of connective tissue or muscle disorders * diagnosis of cancer * previous spinal cord injury * Inflammatory arthritis and fibromyalgia * eye movement disorder * known pregnancy (hormonal changes affecting tissues could be a confounding variable) * tobacco use * known diabetes or prediabetes * allerg…
Interventions
- OtherOsteopathic Manipulative Treatment
The following methods of evaluation and treatment will be utilized on all subjects: Indirect myofascial release to the cervical region, osteopathic cranial manipulation, sacral articular technique.
Location
- Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine-AuburnAuburn, Alabama