Yoga for myofascial pain of masticatory muscles - a development and feasibility study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Myofascial pain of masticatory muscles or jaw muscle pain, a common component of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) often comes with substantial burden and high healthcare expenses. The aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of yoga in students experiencing myofascial pain.

Methods

Prospective participants were identified through jaw health screening. 25 students diagnosed with myofascial pain (Research Diagnostic Criteria for TMDs) volunteered for this randomized controlled study. Participants were randomized to one of two interventions for 28 days: either a yoga-inclusive management programme or an active control standard care. The clinical assessors were unaware of the assigned intervention. The primary outcomes were feasibility (adher

SUBMITTER: Thimma Ravindranath P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12696018 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature