ما هو علاج الخط الأول لمتلازمة المفصل الصدغي الفكي؟

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• All individuals diagnosed with painful TMD (any sub diagnosis) should be actively involved in the development of a supported self-management (SSM) plan with their primary care practitioner.
• Supported self-management should include the following core components, which will address immediate symptoms and pain exacerbations.
• Local application of moist heat (warm flannel/covered hot water bottle or proprietary heat pack) or covered ice pack to affected structures daily supports relaxation, healing, and reduction of inflammation.
• For individuals living with TMD building a routine of myofascial release and massage techniques twice daily as a component daily management is likely to provide symptomatic relief in the short and long term.
• Individuals should be advised to eat an inclusive diet containing all major food groups, in addition to ensuring adequate hydration with water.
• SSM has been shown to support reduction in pain intensity and pain related disability with no reported adverse effects, suggesting favorable risk: benefit ratio, for low economic cost.