FWD:Southwestern Medical Center-Supplemental Therapy Can Ease Pain for the Jaw

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Source: UT Southwestern Medical Center

Released: Thu 01-Feb-2007, 15:20 ET
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Supplemental Therapy Can Ease Pain for People Suffering from Common Jaw Disorder
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JAW PAIN, COMMON JAW DISORDER, DR. ANNA STOWELL, UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER, HARRIET VELVEIS, COPING, BIOFEEDBACK
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A new supplemental therapy that teaches pain coping and biofeedback skills can reduce pain, the potential for chronic pain and health-care costs for millions of Americans suffering from a common jaw disorder, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have found.

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Dr. Anna Stowell is using therapy that teaches pain coping and biofeedback skills for those who suffer from a common jaw disorder.