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Masticatory Myositis

Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2018 8:00 pm
by lehughes
A friend asked me if physical therapy treatments are helpful with masticatory myositis?
Didn't see anything except treatments with medication in a brief online search, so I am turning to the expert!
Thanks for your input -
BW

Re: Masticatory Myositis

Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2018 8:01 pm
by lehughes
Hey there!

I would treat like I would for any other inflammation.
Heavy doses of laser.
MAYBE gentle massage of MFR around the head and neck
And some active chewing / mouth exercises (i.e. peanut butter on the lips)… just just small amounts of this, as too much might flare.
And yes… WITH medication.

That’s about all I’ve got!

Laurie