IMMEDIATE EFFECT OF MANDIBULAR MOVEMENTS ON CERVICAL ROTATIONS AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON CERVICAL PAIN RELIEF

Abstract

The study aimed to assess the immediate effect of jaw mobilization on cervical rotations and the relief of pain associated with cervical rotations in students from the Physiotherapy program at Santa Cecília University (UNISANTA). A quasi-experimental intervention study was conducted with 10 students who exhibited limitations in range of motion during cervical rotations and/or pain associated with cervical rotation movement. The intervention resulted in a statistically significant reduction in the EVA scale (P = 0.014) and in goniometric measurements, both to the right (P < 0.001) and to the left (P = 0.032). The results suggest that the approach used is effective in improving cervical mobility and alleviating pain.

Keywords: Temporomandibular Joint; Cervical; Cervical Pain; Cervical Movements; Osteopathy; Musculoskeletal Manipulation.