Category: Orofacial

I have spent many years treating pain in the face and head, which has led me to delve into many facets to expand upon my knowledge base including structural and postural considerations, auricular (ear) acupressure/acupuncture strategies, and emotional stress. This post focuses on yet another tack - neurological correlations for chronic pain. The upper neck … Continue reading Neurology & Acupuncture for Orofacial and Craniofacial Pain Syndromes

Neuropathic pain from TN is caused by damage or obstruction of one or more branches of the trigeminal nerve. Acupuncture is effective in many cases because of its ability to modulate the perception of pain along nerve pathways (Robinson, 2016). There is an acceptance being granted in the field of neuroscience towards acupuncture as more … Continue reading How Acupuncture Affects Neuropathy of Trigeminal Neuralgia