Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for Campsie
Josephine is a registered acupuncturist & Chinese herbal medicine practitioner based in Lane Cove and Frenchs Forest. If you're willing and able to travel from Campsie to either of these locations for TCM consultation, acupuncture and herbal medicine services, Josephine looks forward to meeting with you.
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder causes jaw pain, clicking, and restricted mouth opening, affecting an estimated 10-15% of the adult population. A systematic review in the Journal of Dentistry (2017) found that acupuncture significantly reduced TMJ pain intensity and improved jaw function, with studies showing it outperformed sham acupuncture and conventional therapies including splint therapy.
TCM views TMJ disorder through the lens of the Stomach and Gallbladder meridians, which traverse the jaw region. Stress-induced Liver Qi stagnation often manifests as jaw clenching and teeth grinding (bruxism), creating muscular tension and joint dysfunction. The Stomach channel point ST6 (Jiache) at the masseter muscle and ST7 (Xiaguan) at the TMJ itself are primary treatment points. GB2 (Tinghui) in front of the ear addresses the joint directly, while SJ17 (Yifeng) behind the ear helps relax the surrounding musculature.
Treatment addresses both the local joint dysfunction and the systemic stress pattern driving the condition. LR3 (Taichong) calms the Liver to reduce clenching tendency, while intramuscular needling of the masseter and temporalis muscles releases chronic trigger points. Many patients report significant jaw relaxation during the first treatment and reduced grinding within weeks of regular sessions.
Research supports acupuncture for TMJ disorder, with studies showing significant pain reduction and improved jaw function. A 2017 review in the Journal of Dentistry found it outperformed several conventional treatments. It addresses both the joint dysfunction and the stress-driven clenching that often causes the problem.
Needles are placed directly into the tight jaw muscles (masseter and temporalis) to release trigger points and reduce tension. Additional points calm the nervous system and address the stress and Liver Qi stagnation that drive unconscious clenching and grinding. Many patients notice their jaw relaxes during the first session.
Yes. Acupuncture can reduce bruxism by releasing tension in the jaw muscles and calming the stress response that triggers unconscious grinding. It works well alongside a dental night guard. Many patients report reduced grinding, better sleep, and less morning jaw soreness after a course of treatment.
Josephine Zhuo (TCM) is an AHPRA registered health practitioner — acupuncturist and herbalist.
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