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Sphenopalatine (nasal) Ganglion (SPG) can be responsible for much more than headaches.

I came across this interesting abstract (below) on the spenopalatine ganglion and how it can cause remote effects. According to the article published in Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 1979 Aug;60(8):353-9 it can be responsible for wide ranging disorders. "Symptoms are primarily spastic, involving both visceral and voluntary muscles including muscle spasm in the neck, shoulder, and low back; asthma,

Sphenopalatine (nasal) Ganglion (SPG) can be responsible for much more than headaches.

I came across this interesting abstract (below) on the spenopalatine ganglion and how it can cause remote effects. According to the article published in Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 1979 Aug;60(8):353-9 it can be responsible for wide ranging disorders. "Symptoms are primarily spastic, involving both visceral and voluntary muscles including muscle spasm in the neck, shoulder, and low back; asthma,

HEADACHE AND SLEEP APNEA TREATMENT IN SCHAUMBURG,MCHENRY, BARRINGTON, ELGIN AND CRYSTAL LAKE

I HAVE BEEN TRETING PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC HEAD AND NECK PAIN, FACIAL PAIN, MIGRAINES TENSION-TYPE HEADACHES FOR 30 YEARS. I SEE PATIENTS PRIMARILY IN MY GURNEE OFFICE AND OVER THE YEARS PATIENTS HAVE FOUND THAT IT WAS WORTH THE DRIVE FOR RELIEF OF PAIN. I HAVE RECENTLY CREATED CICAGOLAND DENTAL SLEEP MEDICINE ASSOCIATES AND I AM ABLE TO SEE PATIENTS IN SCHAUMBURG IN THE OFFICES OF DR ALAN

Long-standing history of chronic daily headaches? SINUS HEADACHE MAY BE A TMJ DISORDER!

The article "emporomandibular dysfunction: an often overlooked cause of chronic headaches" published in Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2007 Oct;99(4):314-8 recommends evaluating patients with chronic daily headaches for TMJ disorders. This interesting article looks at 25 years of Pub Med searches of the keywords " temporomandibular dysfunction, temporomandibular disorder, temporomandibular joint,

Retro-orbital pain and TMD (TMJ) explained anatomically in this article.

A mechanism for retro-orbital pain and TMD is presented in this anatomical dissection of the the temporal branch of the zygomatic nerve passing through an accessory canal in the sphenozygomatic suture. This anatomical placement of the nerve would allow temporal muscle tension to cause nerve irritation and retro-orbital pain. Utilization of a diagnostic neuromuscular orthotic could

NEW STUDY SHOWS TMD COMORBIDITY IN OVER 50% OF CHRONIC HEADACHES AND CHRONIC MIGRAINES

A new study Chronic Headache and Comorbibities: A Two-Phase, Population-Based, Cross-Sectional Study in Headache. 2010 Feb 12 is very revealing. It was evaluating chronic daily headaches, pschiatric disorders and TMD. In the study "Individuals who reported headaches on 4 or more days per week were then evaluated by a multidisciplinary team. CDH (chronic daily headache) were classified according

TMJ and Sleep Apnea

All patients with TMJ disorders especially if they get morning headaches or are tired during the day should be evaluated for sleep apnea. Sleep apnea (see www.ihatecpap.com) is a collapse of the airway during sleep.Patients with clicking or popping TM joints will frequently have resolution of the TM Joint (temporomandibular joint) clicking if they wear a sleep apnea oral appliance.The appliance

Neuromuscular Dentistry: The basic Premises and history of the science of Neuromuscular Dentistry

Much of this material is taken from my delanydentalcare.com website and from Sleep and Health's article on Neuromuscular Dentistry http://www.sleepandhealth.com/neuromuscular-dentistry which I highly suggest you read for a more detailed explanation of neuromuscular dentistry science and physiological principles.Neuromuscular Dentistry is founded on the basic premise that healthy physiologic

Medication overuse headaches, Living Without Pain and how Neuromuscular Dentistry Can Help Change Lives

It is an intresthing phenomenon that medication overuse headaches are an enormous problem in neuromuscular dentistry even though most neuromuscular dentists use very little medication. By the time patients have been seen by a neuromuscular dentist they have frequently seen numerous physicians and other medical specialists and are using multiple perscription and over the counter

I HATE HEADACHES IS YOUR SOURCE FOR INFORMATION AND NEUROMUSCULAR DENTISTRY

I am currently working very diligently to make the I Hate Headaches site the most comprehensive source for Neuromuscular Dentistry and to help the public "find a Neuromuscular Dentist" While there are a few doctors who are early members of our site I will help patients find neuromuscular dentists in their area.I frequently find that patients wish to come to my office to see me personally. My