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Otolaryngic myofascial pain syndromes

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It has been long recognized in the otolaryngic community that despite great effort dedicated to the physiology and pathology of the ear, nose, throat/head and neck, there are a number of symptoms, including pain in various locations about the head and neck, which cannot be explained by traditional otolaryngic principles. The tenets of myofascial dysfunction, however, as elucidated by Dr. Janet Travell, explain most of these previously unexplained symptoms; furthermore, treatment based on Dr. Travell’s teachings is effective in relieving these symptoms.

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    William S. Teachey MD

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Teachey, W.S. Otolaryngic myofascial pain syndromes. Current Science Inc 8, 457–462 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11916-004-0067-z

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