Temporomandibular disorders, pain in the neck and shoulder area, and headache among musicians.

Maurits K A van SelmsJetske W WiegersHedwig Aleida van der Meer Jari Ahlberg Lobbezoo Frank Corine Mirjam Visscher

Published in: Journal of oral rehabilitation (2019)

The current finding that pain-related symptoms varied widely between instrumentalist groups seems to reflect the impact of different instrument playing techniques. Playing a musical instrument appears not the primary aetiologic factor in precipitating a functional temporomandibular joint problem.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
pain management
neuropathic pain
patient reported outcomes
physical activity