26/04/2022
Case Presentation: 37yo pregnant female with lockjaw
A couple of weeks ago I had a 37yo female in her second trimester present with jaw pain and restricted opening to 1 knuckle and I thought I would share this clinical win!
🌱After a thorough history and physical assessment a trial of conservative care 2x/week over the next 2weeks was recommended that included soft tissues therapy, joint mobilizations, education/reassurance regarding her specific condition and exercises.
🌱Following treatments the patient would have moderate relief of pain and transient improvement in jaw opening ranging from 1.5-2 knuckle spaces for approximately 1 day. After 2weeks of care under this treatment plan and trial of acupuncture was recommended.
🌱Following the patients first acupuncture session she was able to open her jaw 2.5 knuckle spaces and had a significant decrease in pain intensity. Following her second session of acupuncture she was able to open her jaw completely without pain! 🙌🏻
If you have questions about jaw pain or acupuncture, ask your chiropractor how they can help!
Disclaimer: patient not presented in photo.
