Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation therapy as compared to placebo transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation therapy for the management of myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome patients: A clinical study

Abstract

Aims:The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) therapy in the management of pain in myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome patients and to determine the effectiveness of placebo TENS therapy in the management of pain in myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome patients. Materials and Methods: Thirty patients received active TENS therapy and placebo TENS therapy. The Visual Analog Scale was used to measure the changes in pain and tenderness in the muscles of mastication. Results:A significant improvement was observed in active TENS therapy as compared to placebo TENS therapy regarding muscle tenderness. Conclusion:This study justifies the use of TENS therapy as well as placebo in the management of temporomandibular dysfunction. TENS therapy appears to be useful in relieving muscle pain.