Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 11, Issue 3 , Pages 223-230 , July 2007

Massage therapy decreases frequency and intensity of symptoms related to temporomandibular joint syndrome in one case study

Received 11 January 2007 ,Revised 13 March 2007 ,Accepted 19 March 2007.

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PII: S1360-8592(07)00038-1

doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2007.03.001

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 11, Issue 3 , Pages 223-230 , July 2007

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