Journal of TMJ Balancing Medicine (턱관절균형의학회지)
- Volume 3 Issue 1
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- Pages.1-7
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- 2013
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- 2234-5566(pISSN)
The TMJ in Korean Medicine
한의학에서 턱관절을 어떻게 보는가
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Sohn, In Chul
(Department of Meridian and Acupoint, College of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University) ;
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Jung, Jee Youn
(Division of Medical Research, KH Health Technology Research Group, Korea Institute Oriental Medicine)
- Received : 2013.12.01
- Accepted : 2013.12.10
- Published : 2013.12.20
Abstract
Objectives: This study is aimed to recognize the role of TMJ in Korean medicine basic theory and clinic, which is the foundation of human life sustaining. Methods: It was identified and confirmed the organic connection between TMJ and Korean medicine specially Meridian theory. Results: In Korean medicine be based policies to promote of Oriental Medicine Promotion Act, the therapy of TMJ balancing is one of the parts of Korean medicine treatment of technique. TMJ balancing performs a primary role to treat diseases in the brain and the cervical vertebrae. Conclusions: TMJ balancing medicine is the part of integrative medicine for systemic diseases treatment to be based on Korean medicine basic theory.
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