Efficacy of massage versus massage with post isometric relaxation in temporomandibular disorders: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) is a common condition affecting the masticatory muscles and joint mobility.

Objectives: The primary objective was to compare the effects of massage therapy alone and massage therapy combined with post-isometric relaxation exercises in patients with TMD for pain and maximal mouth opening.

Design: Assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial.