Trigeminal Neuralgia

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7-10 Trigeminal Neuralgia and Pain of the Face

This issue of The Burnham Review focuses on Trigeminal Neuralgia and other kinds of facial pain and the impact that cranial approaches can have on the pain and function of the face.

An article encouraging more research into complementary and alternative medicine (CMA) indicated, “many patients use CAM for musculoskeletal pain, including persistent facial pain. Preliminary work on selected complementary therapies such as biofeedback, relaxation, and acupuncture seems promising.” (Myers, 2007).

Other articles from the medical literature point to a cranial bone imbalance as a contributing factor in the excruciating pain of Trigeminal Neuralgia and other kinds of face pain. This imbalance can be addressed using Cranial therapy approaches, including Upledger’s CranioSacral Therapy, Integrative Manual Therapy’s Cranial Therapy, Osteopathic Manual Therapy, the Cranial Rhythmic Impulse and more........Buy This Issue Today.

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Highlighted References

1. Kanpolat, Y., M. Tatli, et al. (2007). "Evaluation of platybasia in patients with idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia." Surg Neurol 67(1): 78-81; discussion 81-2.

2. Choudhari, K. A. (2007). "Quadruple vessel involvement at root entry zone in trigeminal neuralgia." Clin Neurol Neurosurg 109(2): 203-5.

3. Buschmann, K. (2007). "[Psychological treatment of chronic headache and facial pain.]." Schmerz 21(2): 167-79.

4. Mojaver, Y. N., F. Mosavi, et al. (2007). "Individualized homeopathic treatment of trigeminal neuralgia: an observational study." Homeopathy 96(2): 82-6.

5. Jones, M. C. (1986). "Unilateral epicanthal fold: diagnostic significance." J Pediatr 108(5 Pt 1): 702-4.

General References

1. Hui, F., A. Cheng, et al. (1999). "Integrative approach to the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia: a case series." Altern Med Rev 4(6): 429-35.

2. Myers, C. D. (2007). "Complementary and alternative medicine for persistent facial pain." Dent Clin North Am 51(1): 263-74, ix.

3. Coffey, D. (1995). "AAO case study: trigeminal neuralgia." JAOA: The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association A Publication of the American Academy of Osteopathy 1995 Win;5(4):25-26: from http://ostmed.hsc.unt.edu/scripts/starfinder.exe/524/ostmedbasic.txt .

4. Pederick, F., Ed. (2005). Cranial and Other Chiropractic Adjustments in the Conservative Treatment of Chronic Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Case Report. Chiro J Aust, 2005; 35:9-15.

5. Griffin, K. L. (2000). "Facing the pain." Milwaukee Jour Sentinel from www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4196/is_20000731/ai_n10636438/print .

6. Wheeler, L. (2004). "Advanced Strain Counterstrain." Massage Therapy Journal 43 Winter(4): from www.amtamassage.org/journal/winter05_journal/mtjWinter05.html

7. Felhendler, D. and B. Lisander (1999). "Effects of non-invasive stimulation of acupoints on the cardiovascular system." Complement Ther Med 7(4): 231-4.

8. Adamczyk, M., T. Bulski, et al. (2007). "Trigeminal nerve - artery contact in people without trigeminal neuralgia -MR study." Med Sci Monit 13 Suppl 1: 38-43.

9. Weiselfish-Giammatteo, S. and T. Giammatteo (2002). Body wisdom: light touch for optimal health. Berkeley, Calif., North Atlantic Books. www.CenterIMT.com

10. Roxas, M. (2006). "Herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia: diagnosis and therapeutic considerations." Altern Med Rev 11(2): 102-13.

11. Jellinger, K. A. (2000). "[Principles and application of acupuncture in neurology]." Wien Med Wochenschr 150(13-14): 278-85.

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24. Ahn, J. K., D. Lev, et al. (2003). "A new autosomal recessive syndrome with Zellweger-like manifestations." Am J Med Genet A 119(3): 352-5.

25. Jones, M. C. (1986). "Unilateral epicanthal fold: diagnostic significance." J Pediatr 108(5 Pt 1): 702-4.

26. Loos, H. S., D. Wieczorek, (2003). "Computer-based recognition of dysmorphic faces." Eur J Hum Genet 11(8): 555-60. http://www.nature.com/ejhg/journal/v11/n8/full/5200997a.html