The Journal of Korea CHUNA Manual Medicine (대한추나의학회지)

Korean Society of Chuna manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves (척추신경추나의학회)
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A Literal review of Temporomandibular Joint In View of Sanjiao's 'Cooperative Relationship'

삼초(三焦)의 '협관계(協關系)' 관점에서 본 측두하악관절(側頭下顎關節)에 대한 고찰

  • Lee, Young-Jun ;
  • Lee, Jong-Soo (Department of Oriental Rehabilitation Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung-hee University) ;
  • Lee, Han-Sung (Department of Oriental Rehabilitation Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung-hee University)
  • 이영준 (이영준한의원) ;
  • 이종수 (경희대학교 한방재활의학과 교실) ;
  • 이한성 (경희대학교 한방재활의학과 교실)
  • Published : 2005.12.30
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Abstract

Objectives : The aim of this study was to try to embody the method of treating Tempromandibular Joint Disorder in Oriental Medicine. Methods : I had researched anatomic features and functions of TMJ, causes and symptoms of TMD and reviewed classic medicine books in Oriental Medicine on Sanjiao. Then, I tried to interpret the disorder in the point of Sanjiao's 'Cooperative Relationship'. Results and Conclusions : 1. Symptoms of TMD IS not limited at TMJ and spread in whole body by circulation of Sanjiaojing. 2. Sanjiao is a invisible organ to control the general physical functions as 'Cooperative Relationship'. 3. It is a due in improving the symptoms of TMD to regulate Sanjiao-Jing-qi and balance the Yin-Yang.

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